Problem: Article: In any language, minding your manners shows respect. Using polite words and phrases in Arabic, even if you don't know any other words in the language, communicates that you respect Arab culture. Some words to learn include:  "Al-ma'dirah": Excuse me (if you're asking someone to move) "Aasif": Sorry "Miin faadliikaa": Please "Shukran": Thank you "Al'afw": Reply to "thank you" Traditionally, men and women do not touch each other at all when greeting, unless they are close family members. Some women are willing to shake hands with men, particularly in more formal contexts. However, if you are a man, you should let the woman take the lead.  Stand away from the woman as you greet her. If she is willing to shake your hand, she will extend her hand to you. Don't automatically extend your hand first. If she clasps her hands together or places her right hand over her heart, that is an indication that she isn't willing to shake hands but is nonetheless pleased to meet you. When greeting someone of the same gender as you in a formal context, such as in a professional environment or for school, shaking hands is common. It's still a good idea to let the other person take the lead and offer their hand first. Always shake with your right hand, never your left. The left hand is considered unclean in Arab culture. Placing your right hand over your heart indicates that even though you're not going to touch the person, you're still quite pleased to meet them. If you have Arabic friends of a different gender, this is an appropriate way to greet them. Because men and women who aren't related to each other typically don't touch each other when greeting, this gesture is a way to signify your attachment to the person you're greeting without hugging or kissing them. In Arabic culture, touching noses is not considered a particularly intimate gesture and is frequently done between two men as well as between two women. Another gesture popular in some areas is to place 3 kisses on the other person's right cheek. These gestures are typically never appropriate with someone of a different gender unless you are related to them and have a very close relationship. Even then, many Arabs would not consider such a greeting appropriate in public. Elders are greatly respected in Arabic culture. A kiss on the forehead honors them and shows them respect. Reserve this gesture for elders you know well, or who are related to someone you know well. For example, if your Qatari friend introduces you to his grandmother, you might kiss her on the forehead when greeting her.
Summary: Use polite words and phrases to show respect. Avoid touching when greeting someone of a different gender. Shake hands when greeting someone of the same gender formally. Place your right hand on your heart to greet someone warmly. Touch noses or kiss cheeks with people you know well. Greet an elder with a kiss on the forehead.

Problem: Article: The Reminders app resembles a sheet of notebook paper with colored circles on the left-hand side. Tapping the app takes you to its notebook-style interface. Tapping anywhere on the notebook interface brings up an on-screen keyboard that lets you name your reminder. After you name it, tap the Return button or the Done button. Tap your reminder, then tap the information icon to its right to bring up the options screen. Here, you can tap Remind me on a day to set a date and time you want to be reminded. If your iPad has 3G or 4G connectivity, you can add location-based reminders that issue alarms when you draw near a place you specify. In your reminder's options menu, tap Remind me at a location, then enter the details of the location. Your iPad will chime when you near the location. By default, your reminder has a priority of None. For tasks you absolutely cannot forget, tap one of the exclamation-point icons to set the reminder's importance. The reminder will remain on your list, so you can always uncheck it to use it again. To remove it permanently, tap Edit, then tap the minus icon next to the reminder, followed by Delete.
Summary: Tap the Reminders app to open it. Create a reminder by tapping a blank line. Fill in the reminder's date and time in your reminder's options menu. Set the reminder's priority level. Tap the circle next to a reminder to cross it off.

Problem: Article: You can change the shape of the wire using a hammer and jeweler’s block. Try placing your hoop earring on a jeweler’s block and hammering the hoop to flatten it out. Don’t hammer to much or you may break the wire. You can leave your hoops as a classic circle, or you can experiment with other shapes. Use your pliers to bend and shape the wire into other interesting shapes. Try forming the wire into a square, triangle, octagon, or diamond. You can also use your pliers to change the look of your hoop earrings. Try using your round nose pliers to bend the wire in a few places and create a wavy effect. You can bend it just a little bit, or bend it into dramatic waves around the entire earring. If you want to use this technique, then you may want to make your hoops a bit larger to provide slack for bending the wire. A simple way to embellish your hoop earrings is to slip some beads onto them. Try using colorful glass beads, crystal beads, or even wooden beads to add some extra flair to your earrings. Arrange the beads in a pattern to create a colorful set of hoop earrings.
Summary: Use a hammer and block to flatten the wire. Form the wire into other shapes. Bend the wire to create a wavy effect. Add beads.

Problem: Article: The brighter, the better. If it's too weak, it may not do the trick. Most flashlights you find in your bottom kitchen drawer will do the job just fine. If you find a flashlight/torch that's too dim, try replacing the batteries -- they may just be old. Cut out a piece to cover the front of the torch, adhering with transparent tape. Cover just the lens of the flashlight. You don't want the cellophane to show through to the base. Steal some from your dad's printer tray if need be -- doubt he'll miss three pieces of paper in the long run. A4 or A3 paper both work. As long as it's clean and white, the force will be with you. On the underside of the paper, double over tape (or use the double-sided kind) all along the edges of the flashlight's base -- you don't want the tape to be visible. If there is overlap, you may want to cut the paper to size. You want the light to emit evenly on all sides. Attach it to the end of the first piece of paper, overlapping minimally. Use the same taping method, adhering the tape on the inside of the second piece. Continue this process until you think your light saber is long enough. If it gets too long, it may start drooping. Two or three pieces may be your limit. Then, turn on the torch or flashlight, turn off the lights, and have fun!  This paper version won't stand up to actual lightsaber duels. It's more for show and bragging rights than anything. If you've time on your hands, make a light saber hilt out of a paper towel tube and insert your flashlight/torch into it.
Summary:
Find a torch (flashlight) that emits a white light. Decide what color you want your light saber to be and get cellophane of that color. Get a few pieces of clean, white paper. Wrap one piece of paper around the top or the torch or flashlight. Wrap another piece of paper into a roll. Check that it's sitting straight and is firmly taped together.