INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Select Computer or My Computer. This will open a list of all your drives. Locate the drive you wish to check for errors. Select Properties from the menu. In the new window, select the Tools tab. These are basic hard drive tools. Error-checking runs the chkdsk operation. Click Check Now… You can decide if you want chkdsk to fix errors and recover bad sectors. If you check either box, and you are trying to scan the hard drive that your operating system uses, then it will prompt you to restart. If you do, chkdsk will launch before Windows starts. You must be logged in as an Administrator.

SUMMARY: Click the Start button. Right-click the drive icon. Select your chkdsk options.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: . See the situation from the offender's perspective. Why would they behave that way? Maybe they had a really tough day at work. Maybe you would have reacted in a similar way if you were in their shoes. You can practice empathy by actively listening to others, opening up to others, withholding judgment, and volunteering. Remember when your brother forgave you for calling him mean names? Think of when others have forgiven you, and extend similar compassion to those who you think wronged you. Write down your account of the situation. What happened, why were you upset, and who wronged you? This will help you recognize that the distress you feel is from hurt feelings you still have. Letting everything out onto the page helps you understand your feelings.  Writing everything down will empty your mind of any baggage associated with the grudge. Getting out all of those thoughts will offer you more room to fill the space with positive thoughts and help you let go. Talk about your grudge and the feelings associated with a trusted family member or friend. They can offer perspective to consider, like that it is time to talk to the person who upset you or that it is time to let go of a past breakup. Sharing with others will also help you understand exactly how you feel.

SUMMARY: Practice empathy Reflect on times where you hurt others. Write your thoughts and feelings in a journal. Share how you feel about the situation with a loved one.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Remove any obstacles or ground debris that may interfere with the proper use of a ladder. Move lawn furniture, potted plants, toys, sticks, and rocks away from where you’re working. Make sure there is a stable spot for the ladder to be set up. If the siding is still in good condition, lay a tarp our to keep the siding clean. If you are going to throw it away, or recycle it, park a truck nearby, so you can throw the siding directly into it for removal from your property. However you decide to pile the siding up, pieces are often 10-12 feet long, so make sure you have a large enough space. If you’re taking off a whole wall of siding, it will take up more space than you might think. Find a stable piece of ground to set up a ladder on. Make sure it reaches to the highest piece of vinyl siding that you need to remove. If the ladder is the type that leans against the house, make sure to place it at a 45-degree angle for the most stable setup.  When working on a ladder, it’s always good to have a partner standing by to help you balance. If you are only removing one piece of siding and you can reach it from the ground, a ladder is not necessary. If you are removing an entire wall, it’s best to start removing the siding from the top because of how the pieces are connected. Vinyl siding is held on by hundreds of nails, which you’ll be removing along the way. Make sure to have a trash bucket of some kind close to your work area so you can throw all of the nails in it as you go.  Nail puller pliers are a useful tool for easily removing siding nails.

SUMMARY: Clear obstacles and clutter. Designate a large area to pile the pieces of vinyl siding. Set up a ladder if you need one. Set a bucket nearby for nails.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the relationship is relatively new, maybe you can get away with breaking up over the phone. Maybe. But come on, if you've been out on more than a handful of dates, isn't that kind of harsh? Do the right thing and end the relationship in person.  Having one final talk together is a good way to bring closure to the relationship.  As painful as it may be, a relationship-ending conversation might enable you to learn something about yourself and set the stage for something better in the future. You may try to be sparing their feelings, but it will blow up in your face when you're caught. You will be considered untrustworthy, and your reputation will falter. Your friends might back you up, but that doesn't mean the rest of the world will.

SUMMARY:
Do it in person. Don't lie.