Article: Hydrogen Peroxide is a very strong cleaning agent, so make sure to do a spot check before you use it on your garment. Take a hidden or inconspicuous area of your garment and put a drop of hydrogen peroxide on it. If after a few minutes the spot has changed colors significantly, do not use hydrogen peroxide on your stain.  Hydrogen peroxide is a lifting agent, so it can lighten clothing. You may want to use it only on clothes that are already light-colored or white. Like bleach, use hydrogen peroxide only if you have tried other methods of removing the stain. If you have already eliminated most of the stain by this point, it may not be necessary. However, hydrogen peroxide is such a powerful agent that it may be a good idea so that the peroxide doesn’t soak into the back of the shirt. Put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide on a cloth or cotton ball. Gently dab the stain with the peroxide. Make sure to use a white cloth. Hydrogen peroxide will lighten material that isn’t white. Once the stain is fully removed, launder the garment as usual. You will want to wash the garment alone or with other white pieces of clothing, because the hydrogen peroxide may lighten garments that aren’t white.
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Spot test an area. Place a towel or cloth underneath the stain if it is fresh. Dab hydrogen peroxide onto the stain. Wash the garment.
Article: With its origins in several native languages, a heavy dose of Spanish, and a growing English influence, you might think Tagalog pronunciation would be a real challenge. However, when it is adapted to the Latin alphabet (which is now most common in the Philippines), the language is almost entirely phonetic—that is, the words sound the way they look. So, if you “sound out” a word in Tagalog, you'll likely be pretty close on the correct pronunciation.  Check out, for instance, the following examples, in which the Tagalog words are phonetic forms of their English counterparts: Automobile / Awtomobil; Economics / Ekonomiks; Website / Websayt. With further practice and immersion in the language, you'll be able to pick up on some of the limited phonetic variations in Tagalog. Immersing yourself in a language by listening to native speakers converse can be a great way to pick up the most commonly-used words and phrases. If you have Filipino friends, ask them to converse in the language and try to follow along with them. Ask them for tips along the way and try your hand at saying some key words and phrases.  If you have a background in English or Spanish, you'll likely pick up on many phonetic (sound-alike) connections to Tagalog. These can help you follow along and pick up new words more quickly. If you're in the Philippines, try to follow Tagalog conversations and ask questions or for clarifications in English. Most Filipinos speak a fair amount of English, and they're usually happy to help someone who wants to pick up some Tagalog! Search online video platforms for Tagalog-language videos and turn the subtitles on. Or, if you have access to Tagalog TV programs, try watching them with subtitles. In either case, you'll gain familiarity with common words and phrases in Tagalog. A quick search on YouTube or similar video sites will provide you with a wide range of Tagalog-language videos with subtitles. A quick search will reveal many options for learning Tagalog online. Start by looking at free options, as these are sometimes of equal or better quality than paid alternatives. You'll probably have the most luck with programs that include audio, video, and text components. Though it may seem a bit old-fashioned, creating flash cards with Tagalog words/phrases can be a helpful way to build your vocabulary. Many online programs utilize some form of flash card-style learning. In Tagalog and most other languages, native speakers primarily use about 300-500 different words per day, and have an overall vocabulary of around 3,000-5,000 words. So, if you focus on picking up the everyday words and phrases, you'll be able to manage well among Tagalog speakers. Prioritize becoming conversant in everyday Tagalog, then spend time learning the finer details of the language, pronunciation, grammar, and so on.
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Sound out Tagalog words phonetically as you begin learning. Listen to Tagalog-speakers converse, and try to join in! Watch Tagalog videos or shows with subtitles on. Search for free or pay-to-use Tagalog learning programs. Focus on the most commonly-used words and phrases.
Article: There are certain preparatory rituals associated with smoking, and chief among those is packing. This is accomplished by inverting an unopened pack of cigarettes, and rapping it smartly, three to six times, against a table or your palm (spanking the camel). This condenses the loose tobacco so that it's a little tighter in the paper, and in theory, burns a little smoother, and lasts longer. Whether you pull it from the pack with your fingers or your mouth, you'll eventually be holding the cigarette. This is an entirely personal choice with no rules, but there are some common methods of smoking to be aware of:  Classic. Hold the cigarette between the index and middle finger, between the first and second knuckle, palm facing downward. Sophisticated. Same as the Classic, but with palm facing you and fingers pointing upward. Casual. Cigarette is set behind the second knuckle of the middle finger, and secured by wrapping the index finger around it. The hand is in a relaxed, closed position, with palm towards you or facing downward. Euro I. The cigarette is held between the thumb and forefinger, palm out, cigarette pointing outward. Euro II. The cigarette is held between thumb and forefinger, palm facing in and slightly up, with filter end pointing directly at you. This is how they always spotted the Nazi spy in the movies. (Or by not holding it this way, how they found the American spies). Palmed. Cigarette is pinched between thumb and forefinger, but palm is facing in, and cigarette is secreted in hand, pointing towards inner wrist. Useful when you don't want it to be obvious that you're smoking. Feminine. Cigarette is held between the first and second knuckles of the index and middle fingers. Hand is relaxed and bent backwards, with palm facing up. If you pulled it out of the pack with your teeth, you're already there. If not, put the filtered end of the cigarette between your lips.  Some prefer to smoke on one side or another, others in the middle. If you want to know, before you light up in public for the first time, try practicing with a pen or pencil to see what feels right for you. If you're smoking unfiltered cigarettes ("straights"), such as Lucky Strikes or Camel Studs, in theory it doesn't matter which end you put between your lips. In general, however, you'll insert the end with the logo or brand on it.
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Tamp the pack. Hold the cigarette. Put the cigarette in your mouth.