Article: The best place to find wooden pallets for free is at independent nurseries and hardware stores, since they are less likely to have someone who comes and picks up their pallets. Therefore, they'll usually give them to you for free. You can also check out local construction sites. Always ask before removing a pallet. If it has spills on it, they could be hazardous. Therefore, choose one that looks relatively clean. Plus, clean ones will make a better finished product. The slates should be far enough apart that your shoes can slip through the slats but close enough together that it holds the shoes up. Be sure to wear gloves when picking up your pallet. It will have splinters. Some pallets are stamped with codes that describe how they were treated before use. One without codes is generally safe to use. However, if it has the codes EUR or MB or if the wood is colored, don't use it. If it has the codes DB, HT, or EPAL, it's generally acceptable to use. Most pallets are left untreated, which can mean splinters and uneven wood. Take the time to sand the wood.  Use an 80 grit sandpaper. You can use a power sander to help get the job done. If desired, you can move up to finer sandpaper for a smoother finish.  Some people recommend planning the surface if you prefer a new-wood look. You can use a standard brush-on stain, but if you want something quick, try spraying on a stain instead of brushing it on.  When brushing on stain, apply it in long, even strokes with a wide brush. Use an ample amount, and then wipe away any excess once the stain has absorbed.  When spraying on a stain, apply it in even coats. Read the directions to find out how far away you should hold the can from the project when spraying. Use light coats, and wait for each coat to at least partially dry before applying the next one. The finish will protect the wood. If you want the natural look of the wood to shine through, try a beeswax finish. Apply the finish in thin coats, waiting between coats. Once a coat is applied, run the brush over the whole length at a 45 degree angle to smooth it out. Let the pallet dry. You can put this in your closet or in your room. The beams should run parallel to the floor. Place all the fancier shoes on one level. Insert them between the slats. The top slat on each level should provide enough support to hold them up with the ends sticking out. Place the sneakers on the next level, the casual shoes on one level, and so on.
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Find a wooden pallet. Pick a clean pallet. Pick one that will hold your shoes. Look for how the pallet was treated. Sand the pallet. Apply a stain. Apply a finish. Prop the shoe rack up on a wall. Divide your shoes by style.
Article: OTC painkillers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can help reduce pain and fever. Take these medicines with food if possible, and do not exceed the manufacturer’s daily dosage. Avoid using aspirin to alleviate strep throat symptoms in children and teenagers due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome, which can cause life-threatening swelling in the liver and brain. Salt water can also help alleviate strep throat pain. Mix about ¼ teaspoon of salt into a tall glass of warm water. Take the salt water in the back of your mouth, tilt your head back, and gargle for thirty seconds. Spit the salt water out after the back of your throat is coated.  Repeat several times a day as needed. For younger children, ensure that they understand not to swallow the salt water. Many people can become dehydrated when they have strep throat because the painful swallowing stops them from drinking. However, keeping your throat lubricated will actually help reduce pain associated with swallowing. Though it may be unpleasant at first, drink plenty of water. Some people may find warm liquids more soothing than cold water. You may also want to try warm (not hot) tea with lemon or honey. Sleeping is one of the best steps you can take at home to help your immune system battle an infection. Stay home from work or school and get lots of rest. Since strep throat is highly contagious, you should also stay home to help avoid spreading the infection to peers. Your throat drying out overnight can lead to an especially painful sore throat first thing in the morning. A humidifier will add more moisture to the air while you sleep (or even as you’re resting at home during the day), helping to reduce the pain of your strep throat. Ensure that you clean a humidifier daily during use since they’re ideal environments for bacteria and mold. Throat lozenges and sprays designed to help with sore throat symptoms can also help reduce sore throat pain and painful swallowing. These products can help coat the throat to reduce irritation or slightly numb your throat to alleviate symptoms. Use as directed. Do not give lozenges to children under age 4, as they are at risk for choking. Hard, dry foods that can scrape and irritate your throat will be more painful to swallow. Soups, applesauce, yogurt, and mashed potatoes are just a few foods that might be easier on your throat to swallow. You should also avoid spicy foods until your symptoms subside. Irritants to your throat—especially smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke—can cause additional throat pain. Other irritants you should avoid while you have strep throat include paint fumes and fumes from cleaning products. If symptoms persist, then you should see your doctor because strep throat can spread, leading to the bacterial infection in other parts of the body or other complications of your heart, kidneys, or joints. Your doctor will be able to perform a quick swab of your throat to determine your diagnosis, or he or she may also have a lab do a culture of a swab sample. If the test comes back positive, then your doctor will likely prescribe a course of antibiotics. Your physician will likely prescribe a ten-day course of antibiotics (though this can vary based on the antibiotic). Common antibiotics for strep throat include penicillin or amoxicillin unless you have an allergy to them, in which case he or she will likely prescribe cephalexin or azithromycin. When taking antibiotics:  Take as directed until the prescription is gone. Skipping doses or stopping because you feel better can increase the chances of recurrence, as well as helping to produce antibiotic-resistant bacteria. See your doctor again immediately if you experience an allergic reaction to the antibiotic, with symptoms such as hives, vomiting, swelling, or trouble breathing, or if your symptoms have not started to improve within forty-eight hours of beginning your course of antibiotics. Do not return to work or school for at least twenty-four hours. You will still be contagious until you’ve been on the antibiotic for at least a full day.
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Take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication. Gargle with salt water. Stay hydrated. Sleep. Use a humidifier. Use a lozenge or spray. Choose easy-to-swallow foods. Avoid throat irritants. See your doctor. Take the full course of antibiotics.
Article: OS X includes the ability to create PDF files, which will allow you to copy out the page that you want into a new PDF. You can do this from any program that can open a PDF, including Preview, Adobe Reader, or any web browser. You can find this in the File menu, or by pressing ⌘ Command+P. You'll see several options. Use the "Pages" drop-down menu to select which page you want to copy to the new PDF file. This will allow you to save the file as a new PDF file. The new PDF containing the page that you copied from the original will be created in the location you specified.
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Open the PDF in any program. Open the Print menu. Click the "PDF" drop-down menu at the bottom of the window. Specify the page that you want to copy. Select "Save as PDF." Give the new PDF a name and select a location to save it.