Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Cut it. Send it off. Spread the word.

Answer: Go to the salon where you plan on getting your hair cut and be sure to tell them that your hair is going to be donated. They will first measure your hair to make sure it's the required length, and will then put your hair in a loose ponytail or two braids. Your hair will be cut right above the ponytail rings, and the stylist can not let the hair touch the floor. Your hair must be dry before tying it with a rubber band and placing it in an air-tight plastic bag. Mail or give it, in person, to an organization that specializes in making wigs for cancer patients. Be happy that you have helped a cause. Consider regrowing it to help again next year. Make sure you have the required postage! Take it to your local post office, obtain a padded envelope, and they'll help you out from there. Hair is needed from men and women of all ages and races. Let your friends know what you're up to and perhaps they'll be inspired to help, too. An estimated 80% of donations come from children looking to help other children. If you know someone who might be interested, let them know how easy the process was and how good it feels to help.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pre-heat the broiler. Drain and rinse the tuna. Combine the ingredients. Prepare the bread. Assemble the sandwiches. Broil again.

Answer: You need to let the broiler warm up for several minutes before you toast the bread, otherwise it may not cook evenly. You can find the “broil” setting on the far end of the oven-temperature dial on most ovens. How many times you drain and rinse is up to you, but draining and rinsing it at least once is recommended.  Use a can opener to open the can, but don’t remove the lid yet. Holding the lid in place, flip the can over and hold it over the sink to drain the liquid. Pull off the top of the can, and be careful not to cut yourself. Take the tuna out of the can and place it in a strainer or colander. Rinse the tuna thoroughly with water, then press the water out using a clean hand or a paper towel. Using a medium-sized bowl. combine the tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice (if using), celery, onion, parsley, basil (if using), cilantro (if using), and vinegar.  Stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Be sure to thoroughly combine all of the ingredients so that they’re distributed evenly throughout the mix. Place the bread on a baking sheet. Broil in the oven for 1 minute or until the bread is toasted.  Be careful not to burn the bread; don’t broil it for too long. Remove from heat but leave the broiler on. Spread the tuna mix over 4 slices of the toasted bread, or, if using pita, place the mix inside each of the pita pockets.  Place one slice of cheese or a layer of Feta over the tuna spread. Place a tomato slice on top of the cheese slice, then place a second slice or layer of cheese over the tomato. Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil again for 3 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.  Keep a close eye on the sandwiches to ensure they don’t char or burn. Remove from heat, turn off the broiler, and serve.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Use a topical anesthetic to numb the pain. Rinse your mouth with salt water. Rinse your mouth with diluted hydrogen peroxide. Apply orthodontic wax to your mouth. Wear the rubber bands that came with your braces.

Answer: Pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) can offer some relief from the discomfort of braces. Take a dose of acetaminophen (usually two tablets) every four hours.   Follow the instructions on the label to ensure proper dosage.  You can also take ibuprofen (Advil) instead of Tylenol, although some dentists and orthodontists discourage ibuprofen because it can slow down the process of your teeth moving. At the very least, do not take both kinds of medication – choose one! There are a number of over-the-counter medications available that can numb mouth discomfort that you are experiencing. These are typically anesthetic, meaning that they numb the pain for a few hours, and they come in mouthwashes, rinses and gels. Products such as Orajel and Colgate Orabase can provide some relief. Follow the instructions on the package for proper application. Some people experience allergies when using these products, so you should be sure to consult the instructions before proceeding. Salt water will soothe your mouth and treat any sores that may have developed because of the braces rubbing against your cheeks. To make a salt water rinse, put a teaspoon of table salt into a glass of warm water. Stir to dissolve all of the salt. Put a mouthful of this mixture into your mouth and gently swish it around for about one minute. Spit it out in the sink. Repeat several times a day, particularly in the first few days and whenever you are feeling more pain than normal. Hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic and can reduce inflammation that irritates your mouth. Mix one part water with one part 3% hydrogen peroxide in a glass. Put a mouthful of this mixture in your mouth and gently swish it around for about one minute. Spit it out in the sink. Repeat a few times a day.  There are hydrogen peroxide-based products available at grocery and drug stores that are geared toward treating mouth sores and offering relief, such as Colgate Peroxyl Mouthwash. The taste of hydrogen peroxide might be off-putting to some people, as is the foam that will inevitably generate from swishing it in your mouth. Orthodontic or dental wax is used as a barrier between your braces and the inside of your mouth. It is readily available at drug stores; your orthodontist may have given you some when you got your braces. To apply the wax, break off a small piece of wax and roll it into a little ball about the size of a pea. This will also warm up the wax and make it easier to apply. Use a piece of tissue to dry the area of your braces where you would like to apply the wax, and press it directly onto the wire or bracket. Repeat as often as necessary. These mini rubber bands are hooked around your braces, helping to align your braces and jaw in a certain way. They can help in reducing the amount of time needed to straighten your teeth, so wearing them is definitely to your benefit. Your orthodontist will likely instruct you to wear them as much as possible except when eating or brushing, and to replace them frequently. These rubber bands can often cause discomfort, especially in the first few days after you got your braces. But they can cause more discomfort if you are not used to wearing them. If you only wear them a couple of hours per day or a few times a week, you will experience more discomfort than if you wear them all the time.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Tape off the edges of the tub with masking tape. Wrap the spout, handles and anything else that’s not the tub in plastic. Use paper or plastic to cover the walls of the shower. Apply a bonding agent to the surface of the tub if it’s made of iron. Mix some reglazer per its instructions.

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Some bathtubs are not freestanding fixtures and are housed within a painted housing. If your bathtub is set within a wood or plaster housing, use painters tape to tape off the edges of the tub to prevent the new bathtub reglazing from getting on anything other than the tub itself. If your bathtub is free standing, you can skip this step. Everything that’s staying in your bathtub that isn’t the bathtub itself needs to be covered before you start the refinishing process. Make sure the shower head, any exposed plumbing, bath nozzle and anything else you don’t want refinished is covered in plastic. Once you cover things in plastic, use painters tape to secure the plastic in place. The walls of the shower should be covered if they’re not a part of the tub itself. You can hang masking paper or loose plastic from the wall using painters tape to secure it in place. If the shower walls are a part of the bathtub, you may want to refinish them along with the tub, rather than taping them off. Iron tubs need a bonding agent to help the new finish seal in place. Some bonding agents can be painted on while others need to be sprayed on. Follow the directions on the agent you purchase closely for good results.  You can buy bonding agents for iron tubs at your local hardware store. Be sure the bonding agent is completely dry before applying the new finish. Reglazer, or finish, is like a thick paint that you’ll apply to the tub to serve as its new surface. Some tub glazes come in self contained cans for you to spray on, while others are meant to be mixed and applied using rollers or paint brushes. If yours needs to be mixed, follow the directions on the package closely to ensure the mixture comes out right.  Different finishes require different approaches, so it’s best to follow the instructions on your label. You will need to purchase “reglazer” or a bathtub “finish” that’s made specifically for bathtubs. You can usually find it at your local hardware store.