Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pour the cooked candy into buttered baking pan. Wait 15 minutes. Butter your hands. Pull the taffy. Pull the candy into long ropes. Cut the taffy. Wrap the cut taffy in waxed paper.

Answer: The candy will cool in the baking pan. The taffy should sit until it is cool enough to handle. Putting butter on your hands will prevent the taffy from sticking to them. Use your buttered hands to pull the taffy until the color looks lighter and has a satiny appearance. Just fold the taffy back on itself and stretch it out repeatedly, like dough. This should take about 15 minutes. Once the taffy looks lighter, pull it into long strips. Use scissors to cut the taffy into squares. Butter the scissors to make the cutting easier. Wrapping each piece of taffy in a piece of waxed paper will help it hold its shape.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Determine if you qualify as a first-time homebuyer. See if your spouse qualifies as a first-time homebuyer. Prepare to pay taxes on your IRA withdrawal. Purchase or begin constructing your new home within 120 days of your Traditional IRA withdrawal.

Answer: First-time homebuyers can use $10,000 of their Traditional IRA funds towards the purchase of a new home, without incurring a 10% penalty for taking the money before the age of 59 ½. The IRS defines a first-time homebuyer as someone who has not owned a primary residence during the past two years.   Even if you owned a home more than 2 years ago, you will still qualify as a first-time homebuyer. Owning a cottage or recreational property does not impact your status as a first-time homebuyer. If legally married and buying the property together, you and your spouse may each withdraw $10,000 from your Traditional IRAs without penalty. The $10,000 per-person limit is a lifetime limit, so you can't withdraw $5,000 twice in two different home situations.  You can also qualify for the $10,000 exemption if you're helping your spouse, child, grandchild or parent buy a home. You will need to pay federal and state taxes on the money you take from your Traditional IRA, as it will be considered income by the Internal Revenue Service. This may significantly lessen the total amount available to purchase a house. For example, if you are in the 25 percent tax bracket, your $10,000 withdrawal will translate into only $7,500. Failing to meet this deadline means that you will have to pay a penalty to the IRS. Remember to retain a dated copy of the purchase or construction contract, and copies of the documents you sign.  The penalty paid to the IRS in this case is 10% on withdrawn money. In addition, the withdrawal is taxed at the same rate as your regular income. In addition to a downpayment, your IRA money can be used for other acquisition costs, including building or repairs to the house, closing costs and financing fees.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Print the photo onto regular paper. Allow the ink to dry completely. Trim the photo down as desired. Coat both sides of the paper with clear, acrylic sealer. Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to both sides of the paper. Apply some Mod Podge to the item. Press the photo face-up onto the object. Apply another coat of Mod Podge on top. Let the project dry before applying another coat of Mod Podge. Allow the Mod Podge to dry completely.

Answer: Do not use photo paper as it is too thick; the coating may also interfere with the Mod Podge. This will take at least 10 minutes. If you move onto the next step too soon, the ink may run and bleed. Do this with a paper slicer or a metal ruler and a craft blade. If you need to, trace your item onto the photo first, then cut the photo out. If you get inkjet paper wet, the ink will run. The clear, acrylic sealer will prevent this from happening. Spray both sides of the paper with 2 to 3 coats of clear, acrylic sealer. Let each coat/side dry completely before doing the next one.  This step is time consuming, but the results are worth it. The finish (matte, glossy, or satin) does not matter because you will be Mod Podging over it. Paint the Mod Podge onto the front of the photo first, then let it dry. Flip the photo over, paint the back, then let it dry as well. You can do this with a wide paintbrush or a foam brush. You can do this with a wide, flat paintbrush or a foam brush. If you want to, you can apply the Mod Podge to the back of the photo as well. If you are going to Mod Podge photos onto multiple sides, start with just one side for now. Use a rubber roller or a brayer to smooth the photo down. Start from the middle of the photo and work your way outwards. Make sure that there are no bubbles or wrinkles. Keep this coat of Mod Podge light and thin. Be sure to extend the Mod Podge past the edges of the photo; this will help seal it in. Let the project dry for about 30 minutes first, then apply another coat of Mod Podge. If you want to, you can apply a third coat, but let the second one dry first. This can take a few hours to several days, depending on the type you used. Check the label on your bottle to be certain. Once the Mod Podge is dry, you can display your project, or apply photo to the other sides (if you are Mod Podging a box or block).


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep your laptop plugged in when not using it. Close unnecessary applications. Unplug any unneeded accessories. Lower your computer screen's brightness. Turn off Bluetooth. Use Battery Saver. Keep your laptop's vents clear.

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This will ensure that your battery is always fully charged when you turn back on the computer. For example, you might hook your computer up to a charger before going to bed. Any programs which you aren't currently using should be closed in order to cut down on the number of applications drawing on battery power. You'll also want to avoid using battery-intensive programs like video players or photo editors if possible. Things like USB flash drives, CDs, mice, and other peripherals will cause your battery to drain faster; remove these items for a small boost in battery life. Click the square Action Center icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen (or press ⊞ Win+A), then click the Brightness box until your computer's brightness is down to 50 percent (or lower if you like).  Computer screen brightness is one of the largest contributors to battery drain, so this will drastically increase your battery's life if you were using high brightness. If your laptop uses a light-up keyboard, you can disable the light feature by holding down the Fn key and tapping the keyboard icon at the top of your laptop's keyboard (on some computers, you may not need the Fn key). Like screen brightness, you can do this from the Action Center by clicking the colored Bluetooth box. If this box is grey and has "Off" under it, Bluetooth is already disabled. Battery Saver is a Windows 10 feature which temporarily disables high-performance things like shadows and other graphical aspects. You can enable it by clicking your laptop's battery icon in the far-right side of the taskbar and then clicking Battery Saver in the pop-up window. To disable Battery Saver, simply click the battery icon again and then click Battery Saver. Your laptop's vents serve to cool down your computer, thus preventing the built-in fans from working too hard. If the vents become blocked by dust or items on your desk, the fans will have to work significantly harder, and your computer's battery life will suffer as a result. Always try to use your laptop in an open, well-ventilated space.