Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mix together essential oils to use on the plants. Create a homemade garlic spray to use on the aphids. Spray neem oil onto plants affected by aphids. Enlist an insecticidal soap to help control aphids.

Answer: Combine peppermint, rosemary, thyme, and clove oils in a bowl or cup, using 4-5 drops of each one. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle with water in it before shaking it all together. Spray the water and oil mixture onto plants that aphids have been eating. Designate 1 spray bottle as your essential oil sprayer. The oils tend to perfume and permeate the plastic, making them less than ideal for other uses going forward. Do this by chopping up 3-4 cloves of garlic before mixing them with 2 teaspoons (9.9 ml) of mineral oil. Leave the mixture alone for 24 hours before straining out the garlic chunks. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle with 16 ounces (450 g) of regular water and 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of dish soap before spraying the garlic concoction onto the plants. You can also make a tomato leaf spray to use on the plants. By mixing neem oil with a little bit of water, you’ll create an organic concoction that helps repel aphids. Pour the water and neem oil into a spray bottle and apply it to sections of the plant that are affected by aphids.  Find neem oil at a home and garden store, some big box stores, or online. Note that neem oil will perfume any sprayers for a long time. It’s best to designate a particular bottle for this use. You can also use horticultural oil to spray onto the plants. These soaps can be bought from a gardening supplier or online. Read the instructions to find out how much of the soap to mix with water before spraying it on the plants to help fend off aphids.  These soaps are designed to kill the aphids. Insecticidal soaps are less toxic to mammals (humans and pets) than chemical insecticides. That said, follow the manufacturer’s directions about any safety precautions or gear you should wear when using them.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Start working toward your goals today. Follow your plan of action. Visualize achieving your goal. Keep a list. Ask for guidance.

Answer: One of the hardest steps to achieving your goals is taking that first step. Begin immediately. Even if you don’t know what your exact course of action is going to be yet, just go with your gut. Do something that is geared towards your goals. When you complete that step, recognize that you are on your way. You’re more likely to continue working on your goal if you can feel a sense of immediate progress.  For example, if your goal is “Eat healthier,” go grocery shopping to buy fresh fruit and vegetables. Clear out your pantry of junk food. Go online and look for healthy recipes. These are small actions that are easily accomplished, but they can add up fast. If you want to learn any new skill, you have to start practising. Strum a guitar and practice basic chords, if you want to become an excellent musician. Start reading self-help books designed to help beginners develop new skills. No matter what your goal is, there is a way that you can start immediately. If you followed the steps presented earlier, you should have a good idea of what steps you need to take to achieve your goal. Now is the time to put them into action. For example, if your goal is to buy that three-bedroom house, go to real estate websites and look around for houses that meet (or are close to) the criteria of what you want. Determine your budget and how much of a down payment you’ll need. Set up a savings account for a down payment and start saving. Build your credit by paying bills responsibly and managing credit lines. Research has shown that visualization can help improve your performance. There are two forms of visualization: outcome visualization and process visualization. To meet your goals, combine the two.  For outcome visualization, imagine yourself accomplishing your goals. Make this visualization as concrete and detailed as possible. How good does it feel? Who is there to congratulate you? Do you feel proud? Happy? For process visualization, imagine the steps that you must take to achieve your goal. For example, if your goal is to become a small business owner, imagine each action you take to achieve that goal. Imagine yourself creating a business plan, applying for a small business loan, pitching to investors, etc. Process visualization helps your brain “encode prospective memories.” Psychologists say that this process can help you feel like you can accomplish your goals because your brain already feels some of the success from them. Review your goals daily. Read over your goals at least once a day. Read your goals when you get up in the morning and before you go to bed at night. Reflect on what you have done each day to work towards them. When you’ve completed a goal on your list, don’t scratch it out entirely. Instead, move it to another list, this one for “accomplished goals.” Sometimes, we focus on what we haven’t achieved and forget about all the goals we’ve met. Keep the list of accomplishments around as well. It will be a good source of motivation. Find a mentor or someone who has achieved your goal to give you advice. They’ll have insight into ways that you can achieve your goal or things to avoid if you want to succeed. Listen to them carefully. Consult them regularly. Just like in school, you wouldn’t necessarily choose to teach yourself advanced mathematics. It is far easier if you have a teacher — someone who knows the “formulas” to success — to help you along the way, to explain ways of overcoming obstacles, and to celebrate with once you’ve succeeded. A good mentor will be just as proud of you for achieving your goal as you’ll be of yourself.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Wash the burned and blistered area. Air-dry your finger. Cover with sterile gauze. Apply ointment to unbroken skin. Stay away from home remedies.

Answer: Use a mild soap and water to gently clean the affected finger. Rub the area gently, being careful to not break any blisters. This can minimize the risk of infection. Treat each finger with a blistering burn separately. A burn develops for an additional 24-48 hours after contact. Things such as patting it with a towel can make your pain and discomfort worse. Allow your finger to air dry before dressing it with ointments and bandages. This can draw heat from the burn, reduce the chances of bursting a blister, and minimize your pain. Before applying any ointments, let the burn cool. Placing a loose, sterile bandage over your blister allows the area to cool and can protect it from bacteria. Change the gauze if you have any oozing or broken blisters. Keeping the area clean and dry can also prevent infection. After 24-28 hours, put on a healing and protective ointment. Do this only if the blisters are still intact and the skin is unbroken. Spread a thin layer of any of the following over the top of the burned and blistered area:  Antibiotic ointment Unscented, alcohol-free moisturizers Honey Silver sulfadiazine cream Aloe gel or cream An old wives’ tale suggests using butter on burns. However, butter retains heat and can cause infection. To prevent the burn retaining heat and protect the area from infection, avoid covering your burn with household treatments such as butter and substances like:  Toothpaste Oil Cow dung Beeswax Bear fat Eggs Lard


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Safety check your board before riding it. Adjust the trucks. Wear protective gear.

Answer:
Nuts and bolts should regularly be examined to ensure that they are not loose. It's important to check that the nuts that attach your wheels to the axl are securely fastened. These nuts should be tightened to the point where they can no longer turn (but not hinder the ability for wheels to move). You should tighten these bolts with a Phillips Head Screwdriver or a Socket Wrench. These are the metal pieces that keep your wheels in place and they are secured by the kingpin bolt. Turn your board upside down, and adjust the nut in the middle of each truck counter clockwise with a half of a quarter turn to tighten it. The tighter your kingpin bolt, the more security you will have when skating. If you are a beginner, keep those trucks tightly bolted. If you are unsure about how to adjust your trucks by maneuvering the kingpin bolt, visit your local skate shop with your board, and ask them to show you. Whether you're a professional skater or a novice to the sport, protective gear is essential if you want to skate safely. Wearing a helmet might not earn you cool points, but it will keep you safe and even protect you from getting a concussion if you fall and land on your head. It's best to protect all areas that are exposed, including your head, knees, and wrists.  Wrist pads, gloves, knee pads, and helmets are a good place to start if you want to purchase protective gear. They won't stop you from skids and falls, but they will protect exposed parts and prevent more serious injuries. Helmets should have a buckle strap and fit around your head snugly. Be sure to get a helmet that is specifically made for skateboarders.