Before you begin to carve your pumpkin, make sure the stem is thick and strong and that the skin is not punctured. Broken skin allows bacteria an entry point, which speeds decay. If the pumpkin is already a little soft in the pumpkin patch, even in a tiny area, it's well on its way to rotting. That small soft spot will be a caved in pumpkin in a matter of days. You want a pumpkin with a nice hard body, no give when you press it gently, and even color. This helps prevent bacteria from entering before you've finished carving. Gently wash the outside of the pumpkin with lukewarm soapy water, and ensure that your carving tools are clean. This will remove all of the gooey parts that are prone to mold and decay. Using tools sold specifically for pumpkin-carving won't necessarily extend the life of your pumpkin, but tools that are very sharp will create cleaner cuts that will help it last longer. Ragged edges provide more surface area for decay-causing bacteria to settle in, and too much unnecessary sawing will bruise and soften the pumpkin. The thickness of the pumpkin will not greatly alter how quickly it rots. If you scoop away too much by accident, don't fret.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose a fresh pumpkin. Clean your pumpkin thoroughly before carving. Scrape the inside of your pumpkin thoroughly.

Q: The rectus abdominis (your "six pack" muscle) stretches from the bottom of your chest down to your pelvis. Though many work out the upper and middle portions of this muscle with sit-ups and crunches, for a strong, defined V cut, it's best to include workouts that hit the lower abs as well. A varied lower ab routine, in addition to building strength and definition in the region, can build overall core strength and reduce the risk of back pain. Below are some examples of lower ab exercises that can help you work on that V cut.
A: Hit your lower ab region with a variety of exercises.

Article: Because rodents primarily travel near the wall, the baited petal should face that area. If you don't catch any rats after several days to a week, try moving your rat trap elsewhere.  Secluded areas behind furniture or underneath outdoor debris are most likely to attract rats. Rodents rarely run in the middle of rooms. Keeping your traps in corners or by walls is your best bet for catching rats. Inspect your home's walls and corners, as well as any dark or covered areas of the floor. Look for rat droppings or brown grease paths that look trampled down. These are areas with heavy rat activity, where you'll want to set your traps. Rat paths are commonly found near walls, underneath furniture, inside closets, or within cabinets. Rats are more cautious than mice and take time to trust traps. Leave your traps out for a few days with bait without setting them the rats grow comfortable around them. When you've noticed that the bait is gone, set the trap so that you catch the next rat that comes along. If your Victor trap doesn't seem to catch any rats, its spring may be getting old. Add a few drops of vegetable oil or bacon grease to the spring. Inspect your trap again after several weeks—if it still isn't catching rats, try placing it in another location or throw it away.  Machine oil repels rats. Do not use it while oiling your traps. If your rat trap is dirty, use water—with no soap—to clean it off.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Place the trap somewhere with plenty of rodent activity. Locate rat paths in your home and place traps alongside these paths. Familiarize your rats with the traps before you set them. Oil dirty rat traps to increase their sensitivity.

Problem: Article: This method can be time consuming as you have to iron each bill one separately, but it's a time saver for those with just a few bills. Find a well-functioning iron with a sturdy ironing board. Make sure all the windows are closed and the fan is off so the bills don't blow away while ironing. Arrange as many as you can on the board, but you may need to iron them in separate sessions if you have a lot of wet currency. For those who want to add crispness as well, spray extra crisp heavy starch onto the bills. You may be tempted to set the iron temperature higher in order to dry the bill faster. However, this can lead the bills to become burnt or even set aflame in some instances. Take the time and make sure it's on the lowest heat setting so your bills are dried without becoming damaged. Move the iron over the bill in a steady, back-and-forth motion. Never place the iron on the bill and wait. This will cause the bill to catch on fire or become burnt. Iron the bill back and forth, and then flip the bill over to iron the backside. Each bill should be dried in about 30 seconds, but it may take longer depending on the saturation.
Summary: Consider using an iron to dry your bills. Place each individual bill on the ironing board. Set the heating of the iron to the lowest setting. Iron each bill.

Article: This might help your PC performance so you can avoid formatting. You may also consider re-installing Windows XP. If you are trying to eradicate a virus, this will not remove all the files. The virus may still be present after re-installing. Most brand name manufacturers include a disk that can restore your computer to the state it was the day you purchased it. Some only include a Windows XP disk, and some provide nothing at all. If you have a restore-disk you can save yourself from having to reformat your computer. Once you begin the process you will not be able to access files on your computer or the web. If you have a printed copy of the necessary steps and troubleshooting procedures you will be able to reference them as needed. All important data should be backed up before starting this procedure. Remember that all hard disk data will be lost when you reformat. Check out this article on how to backup your data in Windows XP. Ensure that you save that backup to a CD, thumb drive, or external drive.  Note whether you have the software CDs to extra devices such as printers or software you may have purchased. If you downloaded them, then ensure that you either can re-download them or backup those files so you are able to re-install them after you reformat your computer. You may also want to note the make and model of your devices. You can find these by searching for “device manager” from the start menu. Once inside the Device Manager, you can click on each category to see what devices are installed.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Consider defragging or using an anti-malware program first. Check to see if your PC manufacturer included a restore-disk. Write down or print out all instructions you need to reformat. Back up your data.