Problem: Article: Blot the entire area to remove as much water as possible. Use a clean towel to press down on your carpet and soak up the moisture. Be sure to frequently change the towel for maximum absorbency.
Summary: Remove excess moisture.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Taking responsibility for your actions involves stating what you did in or before the dispute, while avoiding mentioning what the other person did. Avoid saying "you" in your apology as it can sound attacking and put whomever you are apologizing to on the defensive. For example, rather than saying "you made me really angry" you might say, "I was really angry." While it is important to acknowledge your actions that led to the dispute, it is also important to apologize for how you acted and what you said during the actual dispute. This is an important part of having someone accept your apology. You must truly take responsibility for your actions and be honest in your apology for it to be most effective. For example, you might say "I sincerely regret calling you those names last night. Me hurting your feelings was a terrible thing to do and I feel awful about it." In this way, you are making it clear that your words caused emotional pain and that you regret your words and what they caused. It is ok to use an excuse as long as you first and foremost admit that you did something that requires an apology and that hurt the other person and that you also acknowledge that you feel bad for what you did. Sometimes it is true that you didn't get a lot of sleep the night before or that you were stressed out at work and that genuinely may have contributed to you losing your temper during the dispute and saying things that you regret. Only use excuses if you truly think they contributed to making you do whatever you did that requires an apology. When you try to justify your actions you will only make your apology seem insincere. This will most likely just further annoy whomever you were in a dispute with. So, do your best to avoid trying to justify your actions.  Examples of justifications include things like "it really wasn't that bad what I did" or "you've done that to me before."

SUMMARY: Own up to what you did. Accept responsibility for any mean things you said. Use excuses the right way. Avoid justifications.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Turn the balance wheel at the right side of the machine until the thread take-up lever in the left front channel reaches its highest position.  Note that the machine should be off at this time to reduce the risk of injury or damage. Turn the balance wheel counterclockwise, or toward you. Do not turn the wheel away from you. Raise the pressure foot by lifting the presser foot lever at this time, as well. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin at the top of the machine.  You may need to pull up the spool pin before doing this. Note that the spool of thread should sit so that the tail you remove comes off from the back, rather than the front, causing the spool to spin counterclockwise as it unwinds. Pull the thread across the top of the machine and through the upper thread guide before drawing it down into the right front channel.  The upper thread guide is the hooked piece of metal attached to the bobbin winding tension disc. The thread should pass into the right channel at straight angle, not at a diagonal. Wrap the thread behind and around the thread tension dial in between the two front channels.  You may need to apply light pressure to the thread above the right channel as you do this. Wrap the thread around this dial from right to left. Make sure that it picks up the check spring to the left of this dial before continuing. Pull the thread up through the left channel, over and through the hook of the take-up lever, then back down the left channel on the other side of the lever.  The thread should be to the right side of the take-up lever before you hook it into that lever. Afterward, it should come back down to the left side of that lever. The thread should naturally slip into the hook of the take-up lever as you wrap it around the back of that lever. Draw the thread down toward the needle, then slip it into the final thread guide just above the needle itself. This thread guide looks like a small bar standing horizontally across the top of the needle. Slip the thread into the opening of that bar, sliding it into the slot until it reaches the inside bend. Draw the thread through the needle, working from front to back. Leave a tail measuring 2 inches (5 cm) long. Position this tail so that it sits to the back of the machine.
Summary: Raise the thread take-up lever. Load the spool of thread. Draw the thread into the right channel. Wrap the thread around the thread tension discs. Guide the thread around the take-up lever. Hook the thread into the final thread guide. Thread the eye of the needle.

While building up and maintaining your homestead, you will undoubtedly come across many problems that can only be fixed by diving into the toolbox. Get comfortable with the basics--hammers, screwdrivers, saws-- and learn how to use more diverse tools. You should also buy yourself a good knife and sheath that can be strapped to your belt. On a homestead, you never know when a knife will come in handy--whether its used for cutting rope or gently slicing the wool of a sheep that’s become tangled up in a briar patch. Part of being self-sufficient is not needing to buy anything from anyone else. At the very least, you will need to learn how to  patch clothes up,  mend socks, and  sew rips. If you can create your own clothes, you will be even more self-sufficient. In particular, llamas and sheep are excellent livestock to have on a homestead, as their wool can be made into items to trade or sell. Items like soap and  candles can be easily made at home--all you need is a little practice. Learning how to make basic household goods will help you make the transition from being a consumer to a producer. You can also sell or trade your homemade products. Establish yourself as a skilled craftsperson in your community. Creating a cycle with your resources where you can reuse supplies or where you get to use something created from your efforts without having to go to the store to make a purchase, builds on your homesteading, making it easier and more successful. You can use the eggs that come from your chickens. You can replenish your seed stock from plants that have gone to seed. Gather and reuse rainwater.
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One-sentence summary -- Learn your way around a tool box.  Learn how to sew your own clothes.  Consider raising animals for their wool.  Make your own soap and other products. Reuse as many items as you can.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Fill a saucepan with 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) of water, and place a heat-safe bowl on top. Make sure that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the surface of the water. Turn the heat on to low, and bring the water to a simmer. Add the chocolate and wait for it to melt. This will take about 4 minutes. Do not stir the chocolate as it melts. Let the butter and syrup sit in the chocolate for about a minute or two before folding it in with a rubber spatula. Keep folding with your rubber spatula until everything is evenly combined. You can use plain rice crispy cereal for this, or cocoa-flavored rice crispy cereal. The best size to work with is something around 9 by 13 inches (22.86 by 33.02 centimeters) although a 9-inch (22.86 centimeters) square-shaped pan will also work. If you are in a hurry, you can chill them in the freezer for about 20 minutes, or until they turn firm. Cut them in the pan first, then scoop them out using a spatula. If you try to remove the entire rice crispy out of the pan, it may break. You have enough to make 16 to 24 servings.
Summary:
Assemble a double boiler. Melt the chocolate over low heat in the double boiler. Add the butter and syrup into the chocolate. Remove the bowl from the saucepan, then fold in the rice crispy cereal. Pour the mixture into a greased baking pan. Chill the rice crispy treats in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours. Cut the rice crispy treats into squares, then serve them.