In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This is the best timeframe for getting the car you want at a reasonable price. Waiting too long could lead to a situation where other customers have booked all the best deals. Fewer cars to rent means higher prices for you. Rental companies count on people coming in at the last minute in need of a rental.  Put your mind at ease by booking ahead of time. You also get to avoid the fees that get tacked on at the last minute, including when you're forced to get a car at an airport. There are some exceptions to booking in advance. If you don't think people will rent all the cars at the company, you could wait until your travel date. Companies sometimes run special rental deals since they don't make any money when a car sits around in the lot. Airport rentals come with plenty of fees. Rental companies set up at the airport knowing that people are desperate for transportation and will pay more for it. Avoid this by looking for rentals with alternate pick up spots. Look for lots around the neighborhood you're traveling to in order to find cheaper rates.  Select different rental destinations when you're comparing prices online. Alternatively, find out where the lots are and call them for quotes. Try taking a taxi from the airport to the rental lot. It is often cheaper than paying the fees tacked onto rentals at the airport. The date you get the car often affects the quoted deal rate, but it depends on the company. Call ahead and ask about special rates if the companies don't list the details on their websites. Most companies run special weekend rates to encourage rentals, but these deals have specific requirements you have to meet. The rates also vary depending on your destination.  For example, most rental companies set weekend rates from Thursday at noon to Monday morning. You get a much cheaper rate by picking the car up on Thursday afternoon instead of Thursday morning! Weekend policies generally require you to keep the car for at least 3 days and through Saturday for the special rate to be valid. Your destination can impact rate deals. Tourist areas are sometimes cheaper during weekdays since most people travel on weekends. Business locations offer better weekend deals. Cost-saving codes are often available through a number of means, including rewards programs, credit card services, and car associations. Many rental companies even post codes to encourage you to book through them. If you aren't able to locate a code right away, search online for discount offers to see if you can drive that quoted deal price a little lower.  Keep in mind that third-party companies make a small percentage of money for each booking. That can be an incentive for them to give you the lowest rate possible. Sometimes booking directly through a company is cheaper, so be sure to scope out all your options! Remember to check rental company websites for some easy-to-use discount codes. Many companies partner with rental companies to help get seats in cars. Check with these places to see if they have any special deals or discounts available. Also, check with any rewards programs you belong to. If you accumulate credit through a rewards program, you may also be able to put those points to use for even more savings.  For example, you may be able to get a deal like adding another driver to your rental policy. Normally, you would have to pay extra to give someone else permission to drive the car. Credit cards and affiliations also run rewards programs or deals, so check with these companies as well. If you're a part of the American Automobile Association (AAA), for example, you get cheaper rates.
Summary: Book at least 2 weeks ahead of your trip to get the best rates. Pick up the car outside of the airport in order to save money. Aim for a weekend pick-up date to get a lower rental rate. Find discounts or referral codes to save money. Use airline, hotel, and other partnership programs to find special deals.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There’s no need to clean the garlic before you cure it, but you should take the time to remove any lingering dirt before you braid it. In some cases, you may be able to remove the dirt and other residue by brushing it away with your fingers. If the bulbs are particularly dirty, you may need to use a soft cloth to clean them.  For stubborn dirt that won’t wipe away with fingers or a cloth, try using an old toothbrush to go over the bulbs. Be gentle, though, so you don’t bruise the garlic when you’re cleaning it. If the garlic is extremely dirty, you may want to remove a couple of the outer layers of dry skin. To ensure that you wind up with a neat, attractive braid, you’ll need to trim the bulbs before you begin braiding. There are usually long, scraggly roots attached to the bulbs, so you’ll want to cut those to approximately ¼-inch. The roots aren’t very thick, so you can use regular scissors to trim the garlic. If you notice that any of the leaves are jagged or scraggy, you may want to trim them as well because they can make it more difficult to braid. When you’re braiding, you want the bulbs’ leaves to be pliable so they’re easier to braid. The best way to make them more flexible is to soak them in water. Fill a bowl or sink with lukewarm water, and soak the garlic so just the leaves are submerged. You don’t want the bulbs to get wet. Let the leaves soak for approximately 15 to 30 minutes, or until they feel more pliable. Instead of soaking the leaves, you can sandwich them between two thoroughly wet towels. Once again, make sure the bulbs are not getting wet, and let the leaves sit for 15 to 30 minutes.
Summary: Clean the bulbs. Trim the garlic. Soak the garlic stems.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Patients who lack a natural source of L-carnitine in the body are usually instructed to take two to three doses each day, with each dose containing 990 mg. They may take the supplement in tablet form or as an oral solution. If you are taking Depacon, Depakene, Depakote, VPA, or any other anti-seizure medication containing valproic acid, you should take a 50 to 100 mg of L-carnitine over the course of three to four doses each day. At most, you should receive no more than 3 grams of the amino acid per day. L-carnitine prescribed for the treatment of chest pain and congestive heart failure should be taken twice a day, and each dose should total 1 gram. Doctors who prescribe L-carnitine for patients who have already suffered a heart attack may instruct them to take a total of 2 to 6 grams throughout the course of a single day. Patients taking L-carnitine for hyperthyroidism should take 1 to 2 grams of the supplement two times a day. As a treatment against male infertility, L-carnitine should be taken once a day at a dose of 2 grams. Patients should also take a single daily dose of 1 gram L-acetyl-carnitine in conjunction with standard L-carnitine. If you take L-carnitine for any other reason, you will need to work with your doctor to find the right dose. In most cases, the usual dose for adults will be between 1 to 3 grams each day.  Never give L-carnitine to a child without your doctor's direct supervision. Infants with a low birth weight may receive L-carnitine intravenously or orally while at the hospital, but this treatment will usually stop before the child is sent home with the parents.
Summary:
Take L-carnitine twice or thrice daily when treating deficiencies. Divide your doses when treating valproic acid side effects. Treat heart disease twice daily. Manage thyroid symptoms twice daily. Treat male infertility once daily. Talk to your doctor about additional dosing inquiries.