Problem: Article: Nail fungus is most often caused by a dermatophyte fungus, but the infection can also stem from yeasts and molds on your nail. The fungi, yeasts, or molds that cause nail fungus can infect you and thrive under the following conditions:  Invisible cuts on your skin or a small separation of your nail bed Warm, moist environments that can include swimming pools, showers, and even your shoes. Although any person can get nail fungus, certain factors can make you more prone to developing it. Your risk may be at a higher risk because of:  Age, which can reduce blood flow and slow nail growth Gender, especially men with a family history of nail fungus infections Location, in particular if you work in a humid or moist environment or if your hands or feet are often wet Heavy perspiration Clothing choices, such as wearing socks and shoes that don’t allow proper ventilation and/ or absorb perspiration Proximity to someone who has nail fungus, especially if you live with an infected person Having athlete’s foot Having a minor skin or nail injury or skin condition like psoriasis Having diabetes, circulation problems, or a weakened immune system Nail infections exhibit some typical symptoms that can help you quickly know if you have the condition. Nails infected with fungi, yeast, or molds may be:  Thickened White or discolored, with or without speckles of white in the nail bed Brittle, crumbly, or ragged Distorted in shape Dull and lacking any shine Dark in color, which is a result of debris build-up under the nail Nail fungus can also cause the nail to separate from the nail bed Pay close attention to your nails to notice if any changes occur to them over time. This can help you more easily know if you have nail fungus and get timely treatment.  Notice white and yellow patches or streaks under and on the sides of the nail, which is one of the first signs you may notice.  Look for changes to the texture of your nail such as brittleness, thickening, or loss of lustre.  Remove nail polish at least once a week so that you can check your nails. Polish may make it difficult to effectively recognize nail fungus symptoms. More advanced cases of nail fungus may cause pain and possibly inflammation to your nails and surrounding tissues. Thickened nails may accompany pain, making it easier to know if you have a nail fungus as opposed to an ingrown toenail or another condition. You may experience pain while walking or wearing shoes if you have an infected toenail.  Feel for pain directly on your nail or around it. You may want to gently press on your nail to see if you have any pain. Make sure the pain isn’t a result of too tight shoes, which can cause pain in your toenails. Dead or dying tissues build up under your nail(s) or nail separation can cause your nails to give off an odor. Detecting any unusual odor may help you figure out if you have nail fungus and get proper treatment. Smell for a particularly foul odor that may resemble something dead or decaying. If you are exhibiting symptoms of nail fungus and aren’t sure of the cause or self-help measures aren’t working for suspected nail fungus, schedule an appointment with your doctor. Your doctor can examine your toes and possibly run tests to confirm the type of infection you have, which can help her formulate the best treatment for you.  Tell your doctor how long you’ve had symptoms and explain any pain and odor you may also have. Let your doctor examine your nails, which may be the only type of test she needs to confirm nail fungus.  Your doctor may scrape some debris from under your nail and send it for further testing to determine what is causing your infection.  Be aware that some conditions like psoriasis can present like fungal infections of the nail.
Summary: Learn the causes. Be aware of your risk factors. Recognize the symptoms. Observe changes to your nail. Notice pain. Detect odor. See your doctor.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are no exceptions to this rule, not even for empty guns. It is very easy even for professional marksmen to forget whether or not a gun is ready to fire, and the consequences can be extremely serious or even deadly. Do not point your gun at your friends, a part of your body, a household pet, the walls of your home, or at your TV, even if you think it’s unloaded. The trigger can be activated with relatively little pressure. Train yourself to keep your finger straight and off the trigger every time you pick up a gun and at all times when you are holding it and not shooting it. The safety keeps the gun from accidentally discharging and can help keep you safe while handling your gun. Only turn the safety off when you’re ready to shoot. Nothing is perfect, so even with the safety on, remember to still treat your firearm like it’s loaded and dangerous! The safety is an added safety measure, not a guarantee. It’s easy to forget if your gun is loaded or not, or to forget to remove a chambered round. Always ensure your gun is fully emptied before leaving the shooting range. Double check if necessary. Owning a gun means owning the responsibility that comes along with it. Make sure you know where your gun is at all times, and don’t leave it in places where others can pick it up, accidentally or on purpose. When you’re finished with your gun, remove all of the ammunition before putting it down. Put your gun away in a gun case or safe.  Use a gun safe to store your gun and all of your ammunition. This is especially relevant if you have children in the house and need to ensure they can’t access the gun without supervision. Ensure your gun is fully empty by removing the magazine and making sure there isn’t a bullet in the chamber. Bullets go through things and missed shots go around things, so make sure there is nothing that you can hurt, harm, or ruin behind your target. Never shoot your gun if there is someone else on the range. If you’re shooting somewhere other than a shooting range and there’s the potential for danger behind your target, find a different location before shooting.

SUMMARY: Treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Never point your gun at anything you do not want to shoot. Do not place your trigger finger on the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot. Keep the safety on until you are ready to shoot. Unload your gun whenever you’re not using it. Do not leave your gun lying around for others to pick up. Look to see what’s beyond your target before shooting.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Suede tends to get worn down when soap or water are introduced into the material, which means that you'll need a tougher brush to extract grime and dust. Opt for a clean, strong stiff-bristled brush. Hold the brush firmly in your dominant hand and use quick back-and-forth strokes to begin brushing your saddle. Brush each section that you wish to clean 5-10 times before moving to a different part of the saddle. Flick the brush away from you to avoid getting residue in your eyes as you knock it out. You can sit down and brace the saddle in your nondominant hand if you don't have a stable table or saddle stand to brush it on. Hold the cloth in your dominant hand and rub in circular motions across the entirety of your saddle. Check your cloth halfway through the cleaning process to see if it has become discolored at all. If it has, flip your towel over and use the opposite side for the remainder of the cleaning.  Wipe your saddle down again with a different cloth. Continue this process until your cloth is no longer getting dirty when you wipe with it. Avoid conditioning your suede saddle. Suede typically breaks down if you apply a finish. Don't use any oils, conditioners, or lacquers to your suede, as you'll risk permanently damaging your saddle.
Summary:
Use a dry stiff-bristled plastic or brass brush. Flick dirt and dust off of your saddle in quick strokes. Use a dry cloth to wipe your suede down.