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The GIMP app icon resembles a dog-like face holding a paint brush in its mouth. GIMP may take a few minutes to open if you haven't recently opened it. Click File in the top-left corner of the window (Windows) or the screen (Mac), then click Open... in the drop-down menu, select an image to open, and click Open.  You can repeat this process for multiple photos if you want to layer the transparent image over a non-transparent one. If you open a second image in a second window, select it, press Ctrl+C (or ⌘ Command+C on Mac), select the first image, and press Ctrl+V (or ⌘ Command+V. This tab is at the top of the window (or the screen if you're on a Mac). A drop-down menu will appear. It's near the top of the Windows drop-down menu. Selecting it prompts a pop-out menu. You'll find it near the top of the Dockable Dialogs pop-out menu. A small "Layers" window will open. Click the name of the image that you want to edit. It should be in the middle of the "Layers" window. Click and drag the "Opacity" slider at the top of the window to the left, or click the downward-facing arrow next to it to lower the opacity.  Make sure that you're monitoring your image while lowering the opacity. Lowering the opacity from 100 to 50 should be enough to make your image transparent. Click the X in the top-right (Windows) or top-left (Mac) corner of the "Layers" window. It's at the top of the GIMP interface. A drop-down menu will appear. You'll find this option near the bottom of the Image drop-down menu. Doing so "flattens" the image, thus preserving its transparency. The default export settings will save your project as a JPG, but you'll need to change this in order to maintain your image's transparent background:  Click File. Click Export As.... Find the file's name at the top of the export window. Change the "jpg" part of the file's name to "png" (for example, "bear.jpg" would become "bear.png"). Click Export at the bottom of the window, then click Export when prompted.

summary: Open GIMP. Open an image in GIMP. Click Windows. Select Dockable Dialogs. Click Layers. Select your image. Lower the "Opacity" value. Exit the "Layers" window. Click Image. Click Flatten Image. Export your project as a PNG file.


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During its first month or two, the chestnut tree will need 1 gallon (3.8 L) (4 L) of water each week. After the first month or two, you should still make sure that the tree receives 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water each week during the growing season. You do not need to water the tree when it loses its leaves and becomes dormant. Weeds and grasses should be kept at least 2 feet (0.61 m) (61 cm) away from new seedlings. For established trees, keep the ground bare all the way out to the ends of the tree's branches.  The best way to do this is by applying organic mulch around the tree. Mulch also helps the soil retain moisture. An herbicide can be used to get rid of weeds, as well, but you need to protect the trunk of the tree before you apply an herbicide to the area. You can apply fertilizer to the tree on a yearly basis starting its second year outdoors.  Do not fertilize the seedling when you plant it. Doing so will encourage leaf production, but the tree needs to focus its efforts on root production during this time. Use a standard fertilizer containing balanced amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (usually labeled as 10-10-10 fertilizer). During the tree's first two or three years, you should train it to follow a modified central leader form.  Pick a sturdy central, upright stem. This will be the tree's central leader. Pinch back, bend down, or cut off any other stems that compete with your chosen leader. Major scaffold limbs growing off your main stem should be spaced 1 foot (0.30 m) (30.5 cm) apart along the central leader, growing in a spiral rotation. After the tree establishes itself, trim the limbs so that the lowest still gives you enough room to mow under the tree. When the central leader reaches 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 m) high, cut it down so that it is as short as a side branch. This will allow the tree to grow wider instead of higher. Chestnut blight is the only major disease you will need to worry about, but it can present a significant threat.  The fungus gathers around the trunk of the tree, fixating mostly on areas that are cracked or wounded. It eventually develops into a large canker. When the canker wraps all the way around the tree, the tree itself will die. You will need to completely remove the tree and plant any future chestnut trees in a different location. Chestnut blight is almost impossible to treat once it infects a tree, even if you use a strong fungicide. Prevention is your best option. Plant blight-resistant chestnut tree varieties and make sure that the roots are never allowed to sit in soggy, overly-wet conditions. There are several different insect pests that may attack your tree, but the biggest problem is usually the chestnut weevil.  Adult weevils lay eggs in developing nuts. When the eggs hatch, the larvae consumes the meat inside of the nut. Get rid of the weevils before they become a problem by spraying the tree with an insecticide once nut burs begin to develop. Alternatively, you can lay a sheet beneath the tree and give the branches a sturdy shake. Most of the weevils should fall off. You can then collect them in the sheet and dispose of it. You need to kill the adult weevils before they can lay eggs. There is no way to remove the pests once they find their way into the nuts.

summary: Water regularly. Keep the weeds under control. Fertilize during the second year. Train the branches. Watch out for chestnut blight. Protect the tree against insect pests, as well.


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There are a number of rumored natural products that can help thicken hair, but the most consistently cited is aloe vera, which is believed to help seal in natural moisture and promote hair growth. To use aloe vera, apply an aloe vera gel (available at most drug stores) to your scalp, let it sit for 30 to 60 minutes, then shampoo as usual. You can even extract the gel straight from the aloe leaf. Another of the most frequently recommended options, castor oil contains fatty acids, vitamin E, and ricinoleic acid, which are believed to nurture your hair and scalp. To use, apply several tablespoons of castor oil to your scalp and massage in. Be sure to choose an oil that is hexane-free. Repeat the process multiple times a week. Apple cider vinegar is believed to both balance your scalp’s pH and provide it with beneficial nutrients.  As a bonus, because the vinegar will remove residue from your hair, it can also boost volume and soften hair.  After washing your hair, pour about 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar over your hair and then rinse. There are several vitamin supplements believed to help enhance hair growth. For more information, start with this list from WebMD. Unfortunately, there isn’t yet a strong body of scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of vitamins for hair loss, so remember that it may not be realistic to expect a miracle solution.
summary: Try aloe vera. Apply castor oil. Rinse with apple cider vinegar. Take vitamins.