Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mix together Pearl Ex and embossing powder. Stamp the desired image on your paper. Sprinkle the tinted powder over the stamp. Heat the area with a heat gun. Wipe away excess Pearl Ex.

Answer: Combine one part Pearl Ex pigment with two parts clear embossing powder, mixing them together in a small bowl with a plastic spoon until evenly blended.  The exact amount of embossing powder you need will vary depending on how dramatic you want the effect to be and how thin the paper is. More absorbent paper requires a greater amount of embossing powder. For use with an average sized stamp and heavy cardstock, 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) Pearl Ex pigment and 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) clear embossing powder should be sufficient. Load a stamp with clear embossing liquid and press the stamp firmly onto a heavy sheet of paper.  cardstock and other heavy-weight papers work better than light papers do. Make sure that the surface you want to emboss faces up as you stamp it. Alternatively, you could spread the clear embossing fluid on a stamp pad instead of applying it directly to the stamp itself. Load the stamp with the treated ink of the pad before stamping it onto the paper. After stamping the image, thoroughly clean away all of the embossing fluid from the stamp. If the embossing fluid is left on the stamp, it can harden and ruin the rubber. Gently sprinkle the enhanced embossing powder over the stamped design. Make sure that the entire design has been covered by the powder. Lift the paper and carefully tip it upside-down so that the majority of excess powder will fall off. Gently tap the back of the paper to encourage the excess powder to drop. Pass a heat gun over the entire design. Continue heating the area until the lines of the design lift above the surface of the paper.  Hold the heat gun 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) away from the surface of the paper and move it around continuously as you apply the heat. Using too much concentrated heat can result in scorch marks, so you need to work carefully during this step. Use tissue paper, tracing paper, coffee filters, or another patch of soft paper to wipe away any excess Pearl Ex powder. Once the excess has been removed, the project is complete.  Allow the area to cool and set for one to two minutes before brushing away any excess powder. If soft paper is not available, you could brush away the excess with a soft-bristled paintbrush.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Set the right tone. Raise the issue directly. Avoid making the situation worse. Avoid making statements that seem dismissive. Don't keep secrets.

Answer: If someone you know is exhibiting signs of being suicidal, one of the most important things you can do is talk to that person about what you've noticed in a loving and non-judgmental way. Be a good listener. Maintain eye-contact, pay close attention, and respond in a gentle tone. A good starting point is to say: “I've noticed you’ve been feeling really down lately, and I have been very concerned. Are you having thoughts of suicide?”  If the person says yes, the next step is to ask: “Do you have a plan for suicide?” If they answer in the affirmative, call 911 immediately! A person who has a plan needs to get help right away. Stay with the person until help arrives. There are some things that may seem helpful to say, but actually may increase a suicidal person's guilt or shame. For example, avoid the following types of comments:  “Tomorrow is another day. Everything will look better then.” “It can always be worse. You should feel lucky for everything you have.” “You have so much to look forward to/You have everything going for you.” “Don’t worry. Everything/you will be fine.” Some types of comments can convey the idea that you don't take the person's feelings seriously. Avoid the following types of remarks:  "Things aren’t that bad." “You wouldn’t hurt yourself.” “I’ve felt overwhelmed too, and I made it through.” If someone confides in you that they are suicidal, do not agree to keep the matter a secret. This person needs help as soon as possible. Keeping the matter secret will only delay needed assistance.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get your fabric ready.

Answer: Pre-wash it.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Have a stool test. Opt for blood tests. Receive medical imaging.

Answer:
Because one of the cardinal signs of chronic pancreatitis is abnormal stools (in particular, stools that may be loose, oily, fatty, unusually odorous, and pale in color), a stool test can be very helpful in establishing and confirming the diagnosis. Specifically, the stool test looks for elevated fat levels in the stool, which points doctors in the direction of a pancreatitis diagnosis. Blood tests can be used to assess for elevated pancreatic enzymes, which are suggestive of damage to the pancreas. An IgG4 blood test can also aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis; however, in general, blood tests are not especially useful in the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. A transabdominal ultrasound can aid in the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis by allowing your doctor to get a visual image of the organs inside your abdomen, including your pancreas. A CT scan or MRI may also be useful, and/or an MRCP or ERCP where they insert a tube through your throat down to your pancreas to assess for potential blockages and/or signs of pancreatitis. The specific imaging test that is best for you will vary on a case-by-case basis, and your physician will be able to guide you in terms of what specific tests to receive.