INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is a quick solution, although it may use more water than other methods. Put the flip flops into the washing machine on a cold cycle, with a bit of soap and a quick program. If possible, choose a no-spin cycle. Be aware that too much detergent might damage the shoes.

SUMMARY: Use a washing machine.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you’re using Windows, you’ll find iTunes in the Start menu (sometimes in a folder called All Apps). If you’re using macOS, click the music note icon in the Dock that runs along the bottom of the screen. If you don’t have iTunes on your computer, you can download the latest version for free from https://www.apple.com/itunes/download. Use the cable that came with your iPad or a compatible replacement. After a few moments, a button that looks like an iPhone or iPad will appear near the top-left corner of iTunes (to the right of the drop-down menu). It’s the button near the top-left corner of iTunes next to the drop-down menu. Your iPad's name will appear at the top of the left panel.  If you don’t see the button, make sure the iPad is turned on, unlocked, and open to the Home screen.  If you see an alert on your iPad that says “Trust this Computer,” tap Trust, and then follow the on-screen instructions. The options appear under the “Settings” header at the top of the left column.  For example, if you want to sync music, click Music to open the Music settings in the main panel. To tune your preferences even further, click Summary in the left column, and then select (or deselect) items under “Options.” In the main (right) panel, check the boxes next to your desired preferences, and/or remove the checks from content you don’t want to sync. If you changed your syncing preferences, click this button at the bottom-right corner of iTunes to sync. If you didn’t make changes, click Sync (also at the bottom-right corner) instead. It’s at the bottom-right corner. It’s next to the name of your iPad near the top-left corner of iTunes. The left panel will collapse and you’ll be able to safely disconnect your iPad from the computer.

SUMMARY: Open iTunes on your PC or Mac. Connect the iPad to the computer using a USB cable. Click the iPad button. Click the type of content you want to sync. Select your syncing preferences. Click Apply after making changes. Click Done when you’re ready to disconnect. Click Eject .


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Take a look at your garden and determine where you will put your medicinal plants.  Plant your medicinal plants in different locations, depending on the amount of sunlight, shade and water they need. For example, aloe plants need a lot of sun, so you will want to plant them outdoors in direct sunlight. Prepare an area specific for your medicinal plants. If you want to add medicinal plants to your garden but do not want to integrate them with your existing plants, dedicate a medicinal section. Use containers for some of your medicinal plants. For example, sage does well when contained in a pot, and can be used as medicine for insect bites, mouth infections and indigestion. You can get medicinal plants such as garlic, lavender, Echinacea, ginseng, licorice, elder tree, and hundreds of other varieties at your local garden shop or nursery.  Shop online for seeds if you prefer to have them mailed to you. You might find a greater selection on gardening websites such as HorizonHerbs.com, which is based in Oregon, or a wholesale supplier such as BotanicalOnline.com. Most online retailers also have printed catalogues you can order from. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots and cover with soil. Pat soil gently into place around the plant.  Trim away any dead leaves and brush off pests such as insects. Replant those that outgrow their containers or pots. It can treat wounds, bites, stings and allergies.

SUMMARY: Find an area to plant. Purchase plants or seeds. Place your medicinal plant into the ground or their containers. Water your medicinal plants often enough to keep soil moist but not saturated. Prune your medicinal plants and keep them neat. Add any species of Echinacea to your garden for multiple medicinal purposes.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Scales are expressed as ratios and differ from map to map. The scale, printed in the upper right corner of the map, will look something like 1:100,000. A ratio of 1:10,000 indicates that every 1 in (2.5 cm) the map equals 10,000 in (25,000 cm) in the real world. Charts with smaller scales provide an up-close view, depicting more area details and markers.  If you’re familiar with land maps, the scale works the same way there. A harbor chart is an example of a small scale chart. Navigators need a close view of the harbor with all the obstructions and other details. Larger charts show land and waterways but few additional details. Look in the upper right corner of the map near the scale. You will see the unit of measurement printed in big letters. You need to know this because charts use all sorts of different measurements. Your chart could include feet, fathoms, or meters. In the U.S., charts generally use feet or fathoms. However, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has begun converting its charts to meters for the sake of international consistency. The black numbers printed on the chart represent water depth. Each number indicates the “mean lower low water” (MLLW) in an area. This is the average water depth at low tide, so most of the time the water is deeper than what you see on a chart. If you see a negative number, that means the water depth in the area is typically less than what is listed on the chart. Numbers written in fathoms have a unique look to them, so they are easy to spot. A fathom listing often consists of a pair of numbers. The first number indicates the number of fathoms. The second number, which will be a small subscript, is the number of additional feet. For example, a listing of 0 and 3 means a depth of 0 fathoms, 3 feet. A listing of 3 and 2 means 3 fathoms, 2 feet, or 20 feet total. For uniformity and simplicity, many modern charts use meters. This can be tough to understand if you’re used to measurements in feet or fathoms. Multiplying by 3 is a quick way to get a relatively accurate estimate of the water’s depth.  For example, multiply a listing of 6 meters by 3 to estimate it as being at least 18 feet deep. The actual depth is 6 metres (20 ft), so it isn’t completely accurate, but it is helpful for avoiding shallow areas. If the depths are listed in feet, you can also divide them by 3 to quickly convert them to meters.

SUMMARY:
Use the scale indicator to track distance on a chart. Find the unit of measurement used to indicate water depth. Read the chart numbers to figure out the water’s lowest depth. Multiply fathoms by 6 to measure depths by feet. Multiply meter measurements by 3 to convert them to feet.