Problem: Article: Fresh strawberries will last for about 24 hours at room temperature. Rinse and hull strawberries right before you eat them. After around 24 hours, strawberries will get moldy at room temperature. Store strawberries whole and unwashed for up to 7 days in the fridge. Prepare the strawberries when you are ready to use them. Some strawberries will last a little shorter or longer in the fridge. Check the strawberries for mold before using them. Arrange washed and hulled strawberries on a baking pan lined with parchment paper in a single layer so that the strawberries aren't touching. Freeze them for around 1-4 hours, until they are frozen solid. Remove the frozen strawberries from the baking sheet and place them in freezer-safe storage bags. Put the strawberries back into the freezer for up to 6 months.  Frozen strawberries are good for smoothies, pies, cobblers, crisps, and compotes. To help the strawberries freeze faster, slice them into halves or quarters. It's also much easier to cut fresh strawberries than frozen strawberries. Frozen strawberries have the same nutritional content and flavor as fresh strawberries, but they will lose their texture and become mushy when you defrost them. Typically, they are best for baking and smoothies, as cooking or blending strawberries makes them lose their texture anyway.  Try adding frozen strawberries to smoothies, oatmeal, or cakes. Frozen strawberries are usually good for about 6 months.
Summary: Leave strawberries on the counter if you plan to eat them within the day. Store strawberries in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freeze strawberries for up to 6 months. Buy frozen strawberries if you can't find any fresh.

Problem: Article: If the thorn is just beneath a soft, thin layer of skin that has begun to heal over it, this method works well. However, it's important to follow the right technique so that you don't introduce bacteria to your skin and end up with an infection. Here's how to do it:  Make sure the area where the thorn went in is clean and dry. Sterilize a sewing needle by wiping it with rubbing alcohol. Press the tip of the needle over the tip of the thorn and gently loosen the new layer of skin that grew there by digging the needle under the skin. Loosen the skin around the thorn. When enough of the thorn is exposed, remove it with tweezers Clean the area with warm, soapy water. Put a bandaid on if necessary. Thorns deeply embedded in thick, calloused skin can be removed with a razor. Only use this method for thick skin on your heels or another calloused area. Do not use this method on thinner skin, since you could easily cut yourself too deeply. If you wish to use this method, exercise extreme caution while handling the razor.  Make sure the area where the thorn went in is clean and dry. Sterilize the nail clipper or razor by wiping it with rubbing alcohol. Very carefully make a cut over the thorn to expose it. In calloused skin, this should not draw any blood. Use the tweezers to remove the exposed thorn. Clean the area and bandage it if necessary. If the thorn is just too deep to remove on your own, or if it's close to a sensitive area like your eye, see a doctor for quick and clean removal. The doctor will have the right equipment to remove it easily with low risk of infection.
Summary: Use a needle to poke it out. Use a nail clipper or razor blade for thorns in thick skin. Go to the doctor.

Problem: Article: If you've just been through a break-up that you didn't initiate, it can feel like your world is spinning out of control. Don't panic. Stay calm and remind yourself that you are strong and you handle whatever life throws at you.  Don't make any rash decisions. You are in a vulnerable state of mind right now, try not to do anything you might regret. If you have your mind set on getting your ex back, that's fine. But allow yourself some personal time to work through your own issues first. After a break-up, it's probably safe to say that you have some demons you need to work out. The best thing you can do is talk to somebody you trust - a friend, a family member, a therapist. With them, you can unleash all the rage, hurt and pent-up tears you have inside. You'll feel much better after.  By talking about the break-up with someone on the outside of the situation, you are free to express every feeling and thought without the risk of doing irrevocable damage to your relationship with your ex. Talking about the break-up will help you to work through your feelings and give you some perspective on the situation. You might start to see matters from a different point of view and understand where your ex was coming from. This understanding and empathy can help you to get back on the right track later. Use this break-up (even if it's only temporary) as a chance to liberate yourself. In a relationship, people tend to over-rely on their partner and forget how to function on their own. Now is your chance to recover your long-forgotten, independent self. You won't regret it.  Go places on your own, meet new people, try new things. Doing things by yourself will allow you to gain confidence and help you to feel whole again. Reconnect with your friends. Many people are guilty of neglecting their friends while in a relationship. Now that you're free to do as you please, take the initiative and organize a girls' night in or out. You'll soon be laughing so hard you'll wonder why you didn't do it more often. You've been through a rough time recently, so take a moment to focus on you and your needs. Do things that make you happy and make you feel good.  Take long baths, get plenty of rest, eat healthily and do some exercise. You'll look and feel better for it. You need to feel good about yourself before you think about re-entering a relationship. Have you been complaining about your job for the last year? Quit and find something better! Been talking about taking up a new hobby or starting a new exercise regime for forever? Now is the time! Embrace this opportunity to improve yourself and become the best you that you can be.  Many people claim that a hot new body is the best way to recapture your ex's attention. But don't just do it for him, do it for yourself. Exercise and healthy eating will release the good mood hormones and will give you more energy and motivation to get through your day. Getting a new job or taking up a long talked-about hobby will give you a new outlet to focus your attentions on and leave you less time to mope about the break-up. Hopefully your ex will also be impressed by your new go-get-em attitude. Just because you have your heart set on getting back with your ex doesn't mean you can't have a little fun in the meantime. Get yourself all dolled up and go out and flirt to your heart's content. If nothing else, you will be reminded that you are an attractive and interesting person and that you have plenty of other options if your relationship doesn't work out as planned.  Letting your ex see you with another guy can arouse feelings of jealousy and desire in your ex. This might make him realize that he wants you back and help you in your quest. Be careful with this tactic, however - if your ex feels that you're perfectly happy with someone else, he might move on too.
Summary: Stay calm. Talk to someone. Be independent. Take care of yourself. Work on improving yourself. Put yourself out there.

Problem: Article: The sound of a shotgun being racked delivers the universal message that says "wrong house, go away".
Summary:
That said, for defense within the home, the shotgun is generally recognized by many to be a superior choice due to the close ranges and reduced likelihood of over penetration.