Q: Fill a large bowl with water, then add the seaweed. Gently press down on it to submerge it, then leave it along for 10 to 15 minutes. It is read when it is plump and supple. Pour the seaweed through a strainer. Squeeze it by the handful to get rid of any excess moisture. Place the seaweed onto a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to slice it into ½-inch (1.27-centimeter) wide strips. Pour the sesame oil into a small bowl. Add the rice vinegar, salt, and sugar. Mix everything together with a form or mini whisk. Transfer the seaweed to a serving bowl. Sprinkle some sesame seeds over it, then add the dressing. Toss everything together to evenly distribute the dressing. You can serve it cold or at room temperature. If you have any leftovers, cover them, and store them in the fridge for up to four days.
A: Re-hydrate the seaweed. Drain the excess water from the seaweed. Chop the seaweed into thinner slices, if needed. Prepare the dressing. Combine the dressing with the seaweed and sesame seeds. Serve the salad.

Article: You can become a pretty good ping-pong player quickly with consistent practice.  The most important things to practice initially are keeping your eye on the ball, getting a feel for the correct timing, and keeping the ball low.  From the very first time you pick up a paddle, you should consciously make an effort to follow the ball with your eyes, from the moment it is served to when it hits your paddle, and so on.  Your timing will become better with practice -- you just need to get used to it -- but it helps if you listen to the ball as well as watch it closely. Keeping the ball low -- without hitting it into the net -- is probably the hardest skill for beginners to master.  It's also one of the most essential, because a high ball can easily be smashed down by your opponent.  Try to keep your paddle as horizontal as possible and use your wrist to impart energy to the ball and to aim it.  Generally, the faster the ball is moving, the easier it is to keep it low. You must be able to hit the ball from either side of your body if you want to become good at table tennis, and it's generally not practical to switch hands, so get comfortable with both your forehand and backhand shots. This is done by flicking the wrist side-to-side or up-and-down right as the ball is hit. To counter-spin, put spin of your own on the ball. If you have some downtime, practice this against a wall, experimenting with what works for you. Think of chopping the ball -- undercutting the bottom side as it comes to you on its descent. This will spin the ball, slow it down, and throw it on a new trajectory. Experiment doing this with your forehand and backhand strike. Smashing (also called slamming or spiking) the ball entails hitting it with force so that it goes fast enough to, hopefully, be unreturnable.  A slam is a powerful weapon, but it can be difficult at first to use it accurately, and you may find that your slams initially go into the net or well off the other side of the table.  Don't be afraid to keep trying them, though.  You'll eventually get it. This is similar to volleyball. Once you slam, smash, or spike the ball, it's virtually impossible for your opponent to keep the ball in play. This will be one of your most used skills when you cultivate it -- and the most frustrating for your opponent. A fast serve or a serve with plenty of spin on it can become the key to your game as you face better players.  If you give your opponent an easy serve, you'll be lucky to get a paddle on his return. An easy serve gives him time to wind up and blast you with a slam that you won't even see coming. Speed is definitely important as you move up the ranks, but you have to maintain aim and precision. As you get better and better, you'll be able to predict where the ball will go and how it will behave with each strike. As you face better competition, you can't just expect your opponent to make mistakes, even if you're hitting the ball hard.  You've got to force errors by taking control of the game and making your opponent move around the table a lot.  If you can hit one shot off the right side and then quickly hit another shot to the left side you might be able to prevent your opponent from getting the ball.  Tricks, such as giving the appearance of a slam and then dunking the ball, or getting into a right-left pattern and then hitting two or three consecutive shots to the right, can also put your opponent off-balance and in position for a slam.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Practice consistently. Develop a strong backhand and forehand. Learn to put spin on the ball. Smash balls that your opponent hits high. Develop a killer serve. Outmaneuver your opponent.

Q: Before you begin painting, make sure to put on your respirator mask, safety glasses, and disposable gloves. The safety goggles will help to protect you in case any of the paint blows back towards your face, and because spray paint is toxic, disposable gloves and a ventilator mask are necessary. Put these on before you do any painting.  Respirators cost around $20 to $30, but this is much cheaper than a visit to the doctor for respiratory problems.  Take a break if you feel even the slightest bit dizzy, queasy, or have difficulty breathing. Remember, your health and safety is always more important than your project.
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Put on your protective gear.