Article: Upon being invited, honestly and clearly state why you don’t think attending would be a good idea. Your reasons can span quite a few possibilities, including running into a recent ex, not having enough knowledge of the event in question, or even that you are too tired and need a night to yourself. Some people will be offended by you honestly expressing a desire to stay home. If this is something you can handle--great. If not, you may need to use one of the aforementioned techniques. Once you’ve expressed your concerns, reiterate why your presence is not needed. Once you’ve expressed your concerns, the host might try to convince you to change your mind, or have counter-arguments as to why you should come. Explain why your presence is a bad idea, citing example scenarios.  You could say, “My ex is going to be there, and I’m not ready to see her yet.” You could also say, “I am exhausted, and that is my only day off.” When you turn people down, they are often flabbergasted and want reasons for your reaction. While you do not have to answer any questions they pose, do try to be gracious in your responses and provide any answers you feel comfortable giving. When you answer questions, do so with respect. If you are not comfortable with the types of parties the host throws, try to phrase your reason carefully, such as, “I’m not much of a drinker, so I always feel awkward and out of place.” At the close of the conversation, the person inviting you may offer a last-ditch attempt to get you to come. Many people end up caving in at this stage out of guilt and accept the invite, but be (kindly) firm in your “no.” It might hurt your host’s feelings, but they will likely appreciate your honesty. Do not give in, then change your mind and cancel later. If you do not want to go, say so directly. If you give in, stick to your commitment.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
State your concerns about going. Explain why you don’t think going is a good idea. Answer any questions the host might have. Be kind, but firm in your decision.

Problem: Article: Use a sharp paring knife to pierce the spaghetti squash in 10 to 15 places, spacing the cuts evenly apart.  It is very important that you pierce the squash before microwaving it. Otherwise, it could overheat and explode in the microwave. Piercing the squash can be difficult, and you may need to use a forceful, stabbing motion to successfully work the knife through the exterior. Work carefully, however, so that you do not accidentally cut yourself in the process. Do not follow the preparation instructions for cutting the squash. The squash should be soft enough to pierce with a fork when done. If your microwave does not have a rotating turntable inside, rotate the squash 180 degrees after 5 or 6 minutes to make sure that it cooks evenly. You do not need to it to be cool to the touch, but allowing the squash to cool down for a few minutes will give it time to release some of the hottest steam and liquid through the cut marks. Use a sharp knife to cut the squash open lengthwise, from top to bottom.  Wear oven mitts or hold the squash with a towel as you do this. It will still be hot. Cutting the squash open should be very easy. If it isn't, you may need to microwave it for another 2 to 3 minutes. Dig the seeds out with a metal spoon. The stringy pulp connected to the seeds should also come out, but be careful to avoid scraping out strands of flesh.
Summary: Pierce the squash instead of cutting it. Microwave the squash for 10 to 12 minutes. Let it cool for several minutes. Cut the squash open. Scrape out the seeds.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The present value of the bond's principal tells you its current worth based on the current market interest rate.  For this calculation, you need to know the current market interest rate.  Also, you need to know the length of time until the bond expires and the number of interest payments per year.  For example, suppose ABC Company issues 5-year, $500,000, 10% bonds.  Interest is paid semi-annually.  The current market interest rate is 12 percent. In this example, the current market interest rate is 12 percent. The length of time until the bond expires is 5 years. Divide the annual current market interest rate by the number of interest payments per year.  Using the example above, the annual market interest rate is 12 percent.  Interest payments are paid semi-annually, or twice per year.  The market rate per period is 6 percent (.12/2=.06){\displaystyle (.12/2=.06)}. Multiply the number of interest payments per year by the number of years until the bond reaches maturity.  This tells you how many interest payments will be made over the life of the bond.  In the above example, interest is paid out semi-annually, or twice per year.  The number of years until maturity is five.  The total number of interest payments is 5∗2=10{\displaystyle 5*2=10}. This is used to calculate the present value of the bond based on the current market interest rate.  The formula for PVIF is 1/(1+r)n{\displaystyle 1/(1+r)^{n}}.  In this formula, “r” is the interest rate per period.  Also, “n” is the total number of interest payments.  PVIF = 1/(1+.06)10=0.5584{\displaystyle 1/(1+.06)^{10}=0.5584}  Present value of the principal = principal * PVIF $500,000∗0.5584=$279,200{\displaystyle \$500,000*0.5584=\$279,200}

SUMMARY: Gather the information. Calculate the current market interest rate for each payment period. Calculate the total number of interest payments. Calculate the Present Value Interest Factor (PVIF).

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Click through the registry until you find the following entries:  HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFileSystemObjects\ShellEx HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers For each of the entries above, review the menu items under them. Be careful on which entry you identify. If you’d like to disable a particular menu item, click on it from the left panel, and then modify the (Default) value on the right panel by putting a few dashes.  Double-click the (Default) entry to bring out the actual contents. Add a few dashes in front of the Value Data and click “OK.” This essentially disables the item without the need to delete it. This is useful in case you want to bring it back later. Repeat navigating to the other keys, identifying the menu items, and disabling the menu items for all the menu items you’d like to remove from the context menu.
Summary: Navigate to the keys. Identify menu items. Disable menu item. Continue through the rest of the menu items.

Suede has a soft grain that is best cleaned with a special brush, which you can purchase with a suede cleaning kit. If your shoes have a care label, use whatever the manufacturer suggests. Suede is also very sensitive to water, so basic dirt and scuffs are best dealt with when the shoes are dry.
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Get a suede brush and make sure your shoes are dry.