Summarize the following:
Before you can clean the mattress, you must remove everything that’s covering it. Start by removing the top layer of items, including pillows, decorative pillows, blankets, toys, and other objects.  When you remove your pillows for sleeping, take the pillow cases off and throw them in the laundry basket. Fold up blankets and move items from the bed to a different part of the room so they're out of the way when you clean. Once all the decorative items, pillows, and covers are off the bed, remove any sheets that are covering the mattress. This includes top sheets, fitted sheets, and any mattress protector you may have installed. Throw fabric sheets into the laundry basket along with the pillow cases. When everything is off the bed and the mattress is bare, you can begin the cleaning process. Wash the sheets, linens, and pillow cases in the washing machine while the mattress is being cleaned. That way, you'll start with a completely fresh bed.  Read and follow care labels when washing any fabrics. Use the hottest water and dryer settings possible to kill any bacteria or dust mites that may be hiding in your linens.  If you use a duvet, remove the cover and wash it with the linens as well.

summary: Remove pillows and decorations from the bed. Strip the linens. Wash your bedding and linens.


Summarize the following:
If you’re bitten by any snake—even if you’re pretty sure it’s not venomous—go to the emergency room or call emergency services immediately. Even non-venomous snake bites can be dangerous if left untreated. While you’re waiting for help, wash the bite with soap and water if you can, and keep the bite below the level of your heart. Remove any tight clothing, watches, or jewelry that might constrict the area and cause swelling. After being bitten by a snake, make note of any symptoms that develop. Let emergency medical personnel or your doctor know about these symptoms, as they can help your care team figure out what type of venom they may be dealing with and how to treat it. Common symptoms of a venomous snake bite include:  Severe pain, redness, swelling, or bruising around the bite Numbness around the face or mouth Difficulty breathing A rapid heartbeat Weakness Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting A headache Nausea or vomiting Blurred vision Fever Convulsions If you’ve been bitten by a non-venomous snake, your symptoms will likely be fairly mild. However, it’s still important to have the bite checked out by a doctor immediately. Untreated snake bites of any kind can lead to a serious infection, and some people may experience allergic reactions to the snake’s saliva. Common symptoms of a non-venomous bite include:  Pain in the area of the bite Mild redness and swelling Bleeding from the bite wound Some itching in the bite area

summary: Seek emergency care if you’re bitten by a snake. Watch for severe symptoms to identify a venomous bite. Look out for mild pain, itching, and swelling with a non-venomous bite.


Summarize the following:
If you are able to choose your own play, pick something easy and something you might already be familiar with to start. Most editions will have a brief synopsis printed on the back cover. If the play sounds intriguing, it might make for a good selection.  Romeo and Juliet is often a good starting point because many of us are familiar with the “star-crossed lovers” plot. Consider a comedy, like Taming of the Shrew, a play which has been adapted to film for modern audiences. Macbeth is another popular Shakespearean tragedy, and if you are interested in political intrigue, this might be the play for you. There are two major choices to make. The first choice is between texts that have been modernized to smooth over the differences in language use from Shakespeare’s time to our own time, or texts that have not been modernized. The second choice is between texts that are annotated or non-annotated. Annotated texts may provide definitions, context, and value-added information that will help you to form a deeper understanding of what is going on in the play.  The "No Fear Shakespeare" series is a good option that offers the original text side-by-side with modernized text. Remember that modernized text should support understanding, and not replace the original. Popular annotated versions are available by Arden and Oxford. Non-annotated texts will provide just the text as it was originally written. ” Language is always evolving, and some of the words in Shakespeare's plays have a different meaning today than when the plays were written, or they are no longer in use. When in doubt, use the context of the sentence to figure out the meaning or reference an online Shakespearean glossary. Here are some examples:  ”Thee” as “you.” For example: “When will I see thee next?” ”Thou” as “you.” For example: “Thou art a villain.” ”Thy as “your.” For example: “Thy name is more hateful than thy face.” ”Hath” as “has.” For example: “He hath killed many a man.” OR “He hath a horse. In Shakespeare’s writing, parts of speech are frequently switched and "normal" sentence order is often varied, often for the sake of rhyme or meter (which is like rhythm).  Shakespeare often played with standard language; some common features include:  Nouns or adjectives used as verbs Verbs and subjects which don't agree Omitted or implied words Word endings such as "-ly" applied inconsistently Tricky sentence construction. For instance, where we say "John caught the ball," Shakespeare might write "John the ball caught," or even "The ball John caught." In Shakespeare’s writing, metaphors and similes may make some passages more difficult to understand. Shakespeare also heavily used puns, double meanings, and malapropisms for comedic effect.  An example of a Shakespearean metaphor compares life to the theatre stage: "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts." An example of a Shakespearean pun: after Hamlet has killed Polonius and hidden his body, the king asks him where Polonius is. Hamlet tells him he is at supper – “not where he eats, but where he is eaten,” meaning that Polonius is the supper – for worms. An example of a Shakespearean malapropism: officer Dogberry said, "Our watch, sir, have indeed comprehended two auspicious persons" (apprehended two suspicious persons). Gather reference resources that you can refer to if you have a question about something you have just read. Here are a few examples of potential resources.  A dictionary A tablet to easily access internet reference material Links to websites that will help you understand the language. For example: Early English Grammar Sheets (http://homepages.wmich.edu/~cooneys/tchg/lit/adv/shak.gram.html), Shakespeare’s Language (http://www.bardweb.net/language.html), and Pronunciation (http://www.renfaire.com/Language/pronunciation.html).
summary: Select a play. Choose a good edition. Familiarize yourself with the most frequent “Shakespearisms. Understand Shakespeare’s use of grammar. Enjoy Shakespeare’s wordplay. Gather other resources you might need.