In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You'll need a metal yardstick or meter stick, a thick dowel with a diameter the same as the width of your ruler, rough steel wool, sandpaper, primer, and cloth or duct tape for wrapping the grip, as well as contact cement or metal epoxy adhesive. You'll be using a saw to cut and split your dowel; a vise clamp is also recommended, but not strictly necessary. Use plenty of steel wool and scour the ruler as much as you can to roughen and clean the surface. If your ruler's markings are painted onto the surface, the wool might also get rid of them; feel free to scour them away, if this is the case. When you're done, wipe the ruler clean with a dry cloth. Measure out a length of dowel that will work well as a handgrip, and cut that piece off the end of the dowel. Measure and mark across one end at the midway point, then carefully saw the dowel into two even, semi-cylindrical halves, using a saw guide to hold the dowel steady. Lightly sand the flat insides of each dowel half with very fine grit sandpaper. Following the instructions for your metal epoxy or contact cement, evenly glue one half of the dowel to each flat side of the base of the ruler, and let it dry completely. If you have a vise clamp, clamp the pieces firmly (without damaging the soft wood) and let it dry that way to improve the bond. Once the dowel grip is secure, sand away any excess glue from the seams, and then heft it in your hand. If the grip feels awkward, try sanding down the sides a little bit at a time, alternating evenly on each side, until the grip becomes a bit more oblong and can be held more easily. When you're satisfied, cover the grip with painter's tape and spray a coat of primer onto one side of the blade, then the other. Apply another coat to completely obscure any markings on the ruler. Let both coats dry completely. Remove the painter's tape from the grip and sand it with ultra-fine grit sandpaper to remove potential splinters, then wrap it in adhesive medical tape, duct tape, or leather cord to make a soft grip. Your new katana is complete! The flexibility of the ruler blade will ensure that it wobbles rather than breaks or bends when you hit things with it. This sword may have a square tip and a flat blade, but it can still cause a lot of pain. Be very careful when you play with it. Only hit inanimate objects, like practice dummies.
Summary: Purchase your supplies. Scour your ruler. Cut the dowel. Attach the dowel grip. Sand and prime. Wrap the grip.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you closed the Terminal window that you used to install XAMPP, re-open Terminal. XAMPP doesn't have any desktop files, so you'll need to launch it from within its installation directory via Terminal each time you want to run it. Type in cd /opt/lampp and press ↵ Enter. Type in sudo ./manager-linux-x64.run﻿ and press ↵ Enter. Type in the password you usually use to log into your computer, then press ↵ Enter. This option is at the top of the window. It's at the bottom of the window. Doing so prompts any active components of XAMPP to begin running. Go to 127.0.0.1 in your computer's web browser. You should see the XAMPP dashboard here; at this point, you're able to begin using XAMPP as you please.
Summary: Re-open Terminal if necessary. Switch to the XAMPP installation directory. Enter the "Open" command. Enter your password when prompted. Click the Manage Servers tab. Click Start All. Open your computer's localhost page.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A good way to break the ice is to send a Snap that’s relevant to you both. Whether it’s an inside joke between the two of you, their favorite pet, or a song they love, incorporate it into your Snaps whenever possible.  Does your crush love dogs or cats? Send a cute photo of one. Or, even better, send a selfie with a pet that’s extra cute. If you know your crush’s favorite song, create a video Snap with the song playing in the background. Use a flirty caption like “This song makes me think of you.” Sending a selfie to your crush tells them that you want to look good for them. Use these tips to strengthen your selfie game:  Point your chin down while holding the camera a little higher than your face. Try whispering the word “prune” as you snap your photo. This purses your lips slightly, accentuating your cheekbones. This look is flattering for any gender. Don’t show too much! Flirting is about showing just enough to pique someone’s interest. Focus on your best facial features or great outfits rather than other body parts. Avoid cliché selfie locations like bathroom mirrors and gym shots. The best lighting for a selfie is natural sunlight just before the sun sets. Avoid fluorescent lights if possible. If you’re outside or in a dark room, hold a white napkin close to your face (but out of the photo frame) to neutralize the flash. Even if your photo shows off your sexy, smoldering eyes, keep your caption lighthearted and flirty. Being coy keeps conversation flowing and creates an air of mystery. Otherwise, you could come on too strong and make your crush nervous.  Use captions to start conversations. Ask casual questions, like “What are you up to right now?” or “What’s up this weekend?” so your crush has something to respond to. For a great flirty conversation starter, try “Looking for trouble.” People are attracted to confidence, so send Snaps that show you being confident in your talents.  If you have serious culinary skills, share artistic photos of meals you’ve made. Sometimes the way to a person’s heart is truly through the stomach. For an extra flirty kick, caption your food photo with, “Want some?” Sing a flirty song that flatters your voice. Show off your best (or silliest) dance moves to your crush’s favorite song. Sending a unique Snap to your crush will make them feel chosen. If they see the same Snap in your story, it will feel less personal, thus less special.
Summary:
Incorporate your crush’s interests in to the Snap. Capture a flattering selfie. Add coy captions. Show off your skills. Refrain from sending Snaps that are in your Story.