Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Turn on the cable box. Activate on the Comcast website. Activate by calling Comcast. Activate using the on-screen menu (X1 only in select markets).

Answer: If you cable box has a Power button, press it to turn it on. Some cable boxes will take up to 20 minutes to warm up for the first time. The quickest way to activate your box is to visit the Comcast Activation site:  Visit xfinity.com/activate. Enter your account number and phone number. Wait while your cable box is activated. This may take 20 minutes or so to complete. If the online activation service isn't working, you can activate over the phone:  Have your account number and cable box serial number handy. If you have digital adapters, have the serial numbers for those ready as well. Call 1-855-OK-BEGIN (1-855-652-3446). Enter the requested numbers when prompted, including the telephone number associated with the account. Wait for your cable box to activate. This may take up to 20 minutes. If you're using a newer X1 box and you are in a market that supports it, you may be able to activate using the on-screen menu:  Make sure the TV is set to the X1's input. You should see the X1 startup screen. Select your language and wait while the X1 starts up. The initial startup time may take a while to complete, and the X1 may have to download updates. Enter the information required to verify your account. This may be your whole phone number, the last four digits, or the account number. Select a name for your X1 box and then wait while it activates. This may take another 20 minutes or so to complete.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Understand there is little science in dream interpretation. Avoid dream dictionaries. Talk to a therapist about troubling dreams.

Answer: While dream interpretation is a popular form of pop psychology, there is very little research behind it. Keep this in mind when interpreting your dreams.  Freud's theories on dreams have been widely discredited and most modern psychiatrists and therapists take dreams with a grain of salt. While your dreams may point to inner desires and feelings, keep in mind there is much we do not know about dreams. Scientists are still unsure what purpose dreams serve. Despite this, most psychiatrists and doctors agree dreams do hold some meaning. It might not be a bad idea to consider the meaning of strange and recurring dreams. However, be skeptical of any interpretations as the dream code has yet to be cracked. Dream dictionaries offer theories on universal meanings in dream symbolism. However, your personal connection to a color or symbol is vastly more important than externally prescribed meanings. Not to mention many dream dictionaries are based on shoddy research. You're better off considering your own thoughts and feelings than consulting a dream dictionary. If you have a recurring dream that's preventing you from getting quality sleep, talk to a therapist. Recurring disturbing dreams can be a symptom of many psychiatric disorders.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Understand how payday loans work. Qualify for an “EPP” or “extended payment plan. Payoff your loan as soon as possible. Speak with a credit counselor. Negotiate directly with the payday lender. File a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. File a complaint against your payday lender through a state agency.

Answer: In many cases, payday lenders “advance” someone a certain amount of cash, and charge a fee for doing so. In the event that the borrower cannot pay the amount and the fee when it becomes due, the lender will add another fee in order to “renew” the advance and give the borrower more time to pay. Because these advances are very short term and usually must be paid back within a week or two of borrowing, taking more time to pay can often result in the borrower being trapped in a cycle where he or she is unable to pay an increasingly large amount.   For example, someone may borrow $100 from a payday lender. Typically, the lender will charge a fee, such as $25, and require the borrower to pay the $100 loan and the $25 fee back within two weeks of borrowing. If the borrower cannot come up with the $125 within two weeks, he will have the option to “renew” the loan for two more weeks for a fee of $25. This raises the total amount of fees to $50, while the loan balance remains $100. If the borrower cannot repay the loan and continues to renew for one year, he will owe the lender $600 in fees and the loan balance will remain at $100.   Because many people borrow from payday lenders to cover unexpected expenses, the cycle of being unable to pay is common. If you do not repay your payday loan, your credit score will be damaged, and you may have to deal with collection efforts by the payday lender, such as incessant phone calls and reports to collection agencies. ” If your loan has not become due yet, you may be able to get more time to repay it without being charged extra fees. However, in order to qualify for an EPP, you must meet the following requirements:  The lender that you borrowed from must be a member of the “Consumer Financial Services Association of America” (CFSA). You must apply for the EPP program at the place where you received your loan no later than the day before the loan is due. You must sign an “amendment” to your loan that reflects the EPP. Additionally, you can only enroll in an EPP once a year. To find out whether your payday lender is a member of the CFSA, visit this website. Depending on how much you owe the payday lender, you may be able to pay off the loan by making some financial adjustments. If your financial situation allows, make paying the balance on your payday loan your top priority.   You may be able to borrow the money to payoff the loan from a friend or family member. If your credit score is over a 600, you may be able to take out another type of loan from your bank, such as a personal loan, to payoff your payday loan. While you will still have to pay back the balance of the personal loan (with interest), a loan from a bank or credit union will have much better terms than a payday loan. If there is no way that you can make payments on your payday loan, you should visit a non-profit credit counseling agency to determine your options. A credit counselor can help you negotiate with your payday lender and other creditors, and can make suggestions based on your individual financial situation.   For example, in some situations, the credit counselor may be able to secure you a longer payment plan, or may suggest that you file bankruptcy. To find a reputable credit counseling agency, click here or call (800) 388-2227. In some situations, your payday lender may be willing to negotiate with you. However, keep in mind that payday lenders are notorious for trying to scam borrowers. If you have any doubts or are unsure about the terms of any new deal the lender offers you, speak to a professional at a credit counseling agency.   Make sure any new terms you and the lender agree to are in writing. Keep track of all of your communications with the lender, including notes about interactions in person or over the phone. You should also keep any emails or letters that you receive from the lender. If you are having a problem with your payday lender, or believe that your lender is acting illegally, you can file a complaint by clicking here or calling (855) 411-2372.   You can submit a complaint for the following reasons:   If your lender has charged you fees or interest that you were not aware of. If your lender has taken money from your bank account without permission, or has taken more money than you authorized them to take. If you paid off part or all of your loan, and your lender is saying you still owe money. If you are unable to contact the lender. If your lender is contacting you at your place of employment after you asked them not to contact you at work. If your lender is contacting your friends, family members or coworkers to pay off the loan. In many states, you can file complaints against payday lenders. To find out if your state has a mechanism for filing complaints, click here and click on your state.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ask about antipsychotics. Talk about other medications. Discuss botulinum injections. Consider deep brain stimulation surgery.

Answer:
The primary medications prescribed for tics are antipsychotics, including haloperidol, pimozide, and aripiprazole. In fact, these drugs are the only ones approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of tics.  Talk to your doctor to determine if these drugs are right for you. Discuss using these medications as short-term options while working on behavioral changes. These drugs may make you constipated, give you dry mouth, cause vision blurriness, and make you gain weight. Even though only antipsychotics are approved to treat tics, many doctors turn to other medications to help with tics. Ask your doctor if one of these medications would be right for you. Once your tics are under control, speak to your doctor about reducing the dosage then fully stopping the medication.  Two options are clonidine or guanfacine. These drugs are typically prescribed for high blood pressure, but they can help with both tics and ADHD.  Another option is clonazepam, which is also used to treat anxiety. Tetrabenazine may help if you have a disease like Huntington's, though it can cause depression.  Some people respond to topiramate, an epilepsy medication. With these injections, the doctor will inject botulinum (Botox) into the muscle. Sometimes, the botulinum will help relax the muscle, reducing the tic. However, this only targets small, specific areas, so it should be used a s a last resort. In very few cases, deep brain stimulation surgery may be an option. With this surgery, small electrodes are placed in your brain. The electrodes are then connected to a pulse generator in your chest. The generator sends out small electrical currents to help regulate your tics.