Problem: Article: A person with kleptomania may not realize they have a problem. Kleptomania is an addiction, just like substance abuse, so they may think stealing occasionally is not a big deal. They may not realize their stealing has gotten out of control. Approach the person and help them realize they have a problem.  Remember that kleptomania is a mental illness. Be calm, supportive, and compassionate with the person, even if you have been hurt by them. Yelling or getting mad is not going to accomplish anything. Try saying, “I’ve noticed that you steal things and that you are doing it more. These actions can lead to legal trouble. I believe you have a problem, like kleptomania. I care about you and want to help.” You may want to talk to the person about the risks and consequences of stealing. If they haven’t gotten caught yet, they may not understand the reality of the consequences. Keep a supportive and calm tone as you discuss this and avoid accusing.  You can talk about how stealing can lead to arrest, monetary or legal consequences, the loss of a job, or loss of trust. You may say, “Stealing is illegal and a serious offense. You have been lucky so far, but you may end up with a large fine costing tens of thousands of dollars or jail time. That would have a huge negative impact on your life.” Many times, a kleptomaniac won’t get treatment because they feel scared, embarrassed, or ashamed of their actions. It is extremely difficult for people to treat and get over kleptomania on their own. When you talk to the person, refrain from making them feel worse about their condition. For example, you may want to say, “I know that you steal and understand it is an uncontrollable impulse. I know things trigger you, and that you feel elation after you do it. However, kleptomania is a serious condition with severe consequences.” If the person is stealing things so that you are aware of it, start keeping a list of when and what they steal. You can use this to help draw attention to their problem. You may also want to encourage them to keep a list of when they steal. For example, if the person admits to stealing but doesn’t think they do it often, tell them to write down when and what they steal. This can help them see a developing pattern of behavior.
Summary: Help the person recognize they have a problem. Explain the consequences. Avoid making the person feel embarrassed. Keep a list of stolen items.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Also called a solder wick, this tool is a braid made from fine copper wires. Choose a braid the same size or smaller than the solder pad on your circuit board, and slightly wider than the tip of your soldering iron. If the braid is too large, it could burn the board or take too long to heat up. This approach works best on through-hole attachments, or to clean up excess solder after you have finished removing a component using a pump or other method. You can try it on surface-mounted components in a pinch, but it may be difficult or time-consuming to desolder many pins. Most desoldering braids already have powdered flux distributed on the fine copper wires, in order to wick the solder up into the braid. You can brush a little liquid flux onto the end of the braid as well to make it more effective. Once you have plugged in and heated your soldering iron, it's helpful to melt a tiny bit of extra soldering wire onto the terminal. This will help the old, hard solder melt. Withdraw the iron once you've done this. Place the end of the braid over the terminal you are desoldering. Let the iron rest on the braid without additional pressure, to avoid pushing the solder pad out of place. Wait a few seconds for the heat to pass through the braid and melt the solder. Once the solder has melted, the braid should wick it up and absorb it.  Hold the braid by the bobbin it is wound around. The braid may get too hot to touch.  If the solder isn't melted, too much heat could be dissipating up the braid. Try cutting off the end of the braid and using that instead, holding it in place with the soldering iron. The braid will change color as the flux coating is used up and solder is absorbed. Spool out more of the braid and continue on to the next terminal. Apply more liquid flux to the braid if needed. Even on a through-hole attachment, you may need to remove the solder around the component. If you plan to reuse the component, keep the braid and soldering iron away from the component to avoid heat damage. Once all the solder is removed, give the area about thirty seconds to cool, then remove it by hand.

SUMMARY: Choose a braid slightly narrower than the solder pad. Add a little flux to the braid. Melt on a little more solder onto the terminal. Place the desoldering braid on the joint. Place the soldering iron over the braid. Spool out more braid as needed. Remove the component once cooled.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your friend is regularly insulting or belittling you, or starting arguments over all kinds of things, they are not being a good friend. If your friend is doing this, confront them, and ask them to stop. If your friend doesn't, that is not a good sign.  Types of insults can include teasing, sarcasm, and cynicism, comments that may sound like jokes, but are meant to hurt you. Some insults are more subtle, like backhanded compliments (complimenting you for negative things) or guilt-tripping (where your friend blames you for their distresses and problems). In many cases, your friend may try to pass these insults off as humor, and ridicule you for taking them personally. It is possible that your friend doesn't know they are insulting you. If you are concerned, confront them. If your friend didn't know, they may apologize right away. If your friend doesn't like you, they probably aren't making much of an effort to stay in touch. This means not just talking, but emails, texting, or any other form of communication. If you and your friend aren't talking very much, it is hard to say that you are still really friends.  This reduced communication can refer to frequency or length. You may not talk as often as you used to. Or, if you do talk, your conversations are now very short, and you find that you don't have much to talk about. You can also see this if you are the one making an effort at communication. Friendship takes effort. If you are the only one trying to stay in touch, then your friend is probably not interested. Along with not talking much, chances are your friend won't have been keeping you up to date with changes in their life. Friendship takes effort, and you shouldn't learn new things about your friend only through other people or social media. If you try to make plans, and your friend says they are too busy but is later out with other friends during that time, that would be a sign of rejection.  People change, have new interests, and new friends. If your friend appears to be doing other things with new people, then those new people probably fit in better with their new interests.  If your friend is not spending more time with others, but becoming withdrawn towards everyone,  that could be a sign of more serious issues, like depression. If this might be the case, gather others, and as a group encourage your friend to seek help. If your friendship is turning sour, your meetings will be tense, and you may feel anxious or uncomfortable in each other's presence. There may be a larger concern that you are not dealing with, or maybe you two have grown apart.
Summary:
See if your friend is acting negatively towards you. Look out for how often you are communicating. Ask yourself how you learn about new things in your friend's life. See if your friend ignores you for time with others. Think about how it feels being around your friend.