Problem: Article: Lip balm nourishes your lips so they’re less likely to get dry and flaky. Additionally, lip balm can smooth out your lips by filling in uneven spots. Swipe the lip balm over your upper lip from your Cupid’s bow to the corner of your lips on each side. Then, apply the lip balm to your bottom lip from the center out to the corners. The lip balm should soak in soon after you apply it. If your lips feel gunky, gently wipe off the excess lip balm with a tissue before you apply your lipstick. Check your lips to see if the color looks even. If you have patchy spots, swipe a clean finger over the tip of the lipstick, then dab the color onto the patchy area. Repeat as needed to fill in your lips. It’s generally best to not apply more than 1 coat over your lips because the lipstick can look cakey and could crease. Instead, slowly build up color by dabbing on extra lipstick with your finger as needed. Fold a clean tissue in half, then hold it between your lips with the fold facing your mouth. Press your lips together around the tissue and release. Blotting your lipstick may help prevent your lipstick from getting on your teeth. Plus, it may help set your lipstick.
Summary: Apply a thin layer of lip balm to moisturize and even out your lips. Use your finger to fill in patchy areas with a second layer. Blot the inside of your lips with a tissue to remove excess.

Problem: Article: Slugs and insects like sawflies can destroy a crop of wheat. Slugs are likely to appear when the wheat is still very short, under 4 or 5 inches (9 to 10 cm). If you see them, use slug baits to keep them away from your wheat. If you notice sawflies, spray your crop with insecticide to protect the wheat.
Summary: Protect your crop from pests.

Problem: Article: Some career service advisors recommend keeping your self-introductory speech as short as two or three sentences. Others suggest aiming for five to seven minutes in length. If it is not possible to make your speech this short, or if time permits you to give a longer introduction, you should still trim down your speech to be as concise, yet informative, as possible.  Make sure that if this is an assignment, you stay within the assigned guidelines. If your speech is supposed to be 3-5 minutes, a 7-minute speech and a 2-minute speech are equally inappropriate. If you are giving a brief introductory speech in an interview, be certain that you don't go over the recommended time. Remember that your speech is going to be spoken out loud, and your audience will not be able to go back and re-read your words if something is confusing. Deliver your speech in such a way that no one will be uncertain of what you are trying to say.  Avoid long rambling sentences, and use direct and concise prose as much as possible. Think about your sentence structure carefully. Reading your speech out loud will help you determine when you have overly long sentences that need to be restructured. You should run through your speech out loud well before the actual introduction. Practice different inflections and experiment with how you pace yourself during the speech. You can practice alone by reading at first, but to get some feedback it's a good idea to perform the speech in front of a friend, family member or colleague.  Practicing in front of other people will enable you to gauge whether your speech captures the interest of your listeners. Think about which parts of the speech were successful and which parts weren't. Try to get as much detailed feedback as possible by asking specific as well as general questions after your speech.  As well as saying "how did you like the speech?", ask specifically what parts were the strongest and weakest. Check that you delivered a clear message by asking your practice audience what they took away from the speech. Know what you're going to say, and how you're going to say it, well in advance. Although in some instances it is common practice to read from a piece of paper, try to memorize your speech and read it with minimal prompts. Presenting without reading a paper can create a stronger impression of control, knowledge and confidence. It will also help keep your audience's attention.  If you are staring down at a piece of paper all the time, the audience might struggle to truly engage with what you are saying. You can, however, bring an index card with bullet points, just in case you freeze up. You shouldn't write your whole speech on the card, just the main points you hope to cover. Think of the card as a point of reference, rather than a backup for your speech.
Summary: Trim your speech down. Use short, simple sentences. Practice your speech. Memorize your speech.

Problem: Article: It can be difficult to tell whether a cat is truly lost, or if it is allowed to venture outside its home. The cat may also be a stray with no home to return to. In general, if a cat seems healthy and calm, you may want to leave him alone. If they seem malnourished, injured, or afraid, they may be either a stray or a lost pet. If the cat is wearing a collar or tags, they definitely belong to someone. It never hurts to contact the owner. The first step in rescuing a lost cat is to get it into your custody. In order to do this, you must first approach the cat slowly and with caution. You do not want to startle it, and you also don’t want to get hurt. As you approach the animal, speak to them in a calm soothing voice. Kittens and cats tend react well to calm words. You may also try clicking, meowing, or saying “here, kitty kitty.” Using food to coax the animal toward you can be a safe and effective way to bring them close. Be sure to use food that a cat likes, such as canned cat food, tuna, cheese, or milk. Generally speaking, cats do not like to be held or restrained, so it is a good idea for stray cats to be confined somewhere safe. You can try placing the cat inside a pet carrier, a secure cardboard box (with air holes), a small room in your home, or, briefly, in your car, as long as your car is well ventilated and it the temperature isn’t too hot. If you come into contact with a wild or feral cat that you do not feel comfortable restraining, contact your local animal control agency. Never put yourself in danger trying to capture an aggressive cat. In rural areas, you may call the police instead.
Summary:
Look for signs that the cat is lost. Approach slowly. Speak in a calm voice. Use food to coax the animal to you. Confine the cat safely. Contact the authorities.