Article: You may want to try steaming the hat first. The most common way to steam a straw hat is to use a steamer or the steam setting on an iron. You could also take the hat to a hat store that has an industrial steamer, but it's usually not necessary.  Apply the steam around the entire brim of the hat first. The steam will loosen the fibers. The steam will help the hat regain its natural shape. You could use steam from a pot of boiling water if you don’t have a steamer, but be very careful around boiling water.  If the steam seems like it’s saturating the hat too much, stop for a few minutes before restarting the process. Keep the steam about 6 to 8 inches away from the straw hat so the steam doesn’t damage it or hurt your hands. Pop the brim back down.  After directing the steam around the brim, put steam throughout the inside of the hat’s crown. The steam should start popping the dents in the hat back out. You don’t want the steamer or iron to actually touch the straw though. Continue steaming until the hat is damp. Don't worry that you are getting too much moisture in the hat because the moisture is what will help straighten it out. After you wet it or while you are steaming the hat, push everything back into shape, constantly molding the straw with your hands throughout the steaming process.  Pull the fibers apart with your fingers as you mold the hat. You could also use a spoon to mold the hat’s shape while it’s steaming instead of your fingers. After you’ve steamed the hat, put a bowl, folded towel, or other object inside the hat. This will help its crown further regain its shape. You may need to wear garden gloves or oven mitts when steaming the hat. It can be dangerous to be around hot steam, so be very careful that you don't burn yourself by getting too close to it. If steaming the hat doesn't work, you may want to wet the hat instead. This approach can especially work with a squished straw hat brim. Spray the hat with water. It should dry back in shape because the moisture will make the straw more pliable.  Just spray the hat with a misting of water. If that doesn’t work, you may want to dip the hat’s crown into a bowl of warm water. You don’t want the hat to be too dry or the straw could crack. Make sure it’s evenly wet by turning it around and around in the bowl.After wetting the hat, you will want to mold it back into shape with your fingers or another object. It might worry you to get a straw hat wet, but don't worry about that. It's one of the most common ways to reshape a hat. When you're done steaming or wetting it, you need to give the straw hat a chance to dry.  Start the steaming or wetting process all over again if the hat still hasn’t regained its perfect shape. It depends on the hat and amount of damage. Some hats only require one steaming or wetting, but other hats may need to go through the process a second time. Try for one steaming or wetting if possible, though, because you don't want to constantly reshape a hat.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Steam the hat. Pop the brim up and steam all around the brim. Use your fingers to mold the hat. Wet the hat. Let the hat sit and dry out.
Article: Having a full night’s rest before you present your speech will ensure that you are clear-minded and not tired when you present. Get 7-8 hours of sleep to ensure you are well-rested. Eat a healthy breakfast to give you energy for your speech. You may not be able to eat much if you are nervous, but you should try to eat something. A banana, yogurt or granola bar is good for a nervous stomach. When you are giving a presentation, you should dress for the occasion. Typically, you should dress nicely for a formal presentation.  Wear something that makes you feel confident yet comfortable. If you are too uncomfortable, you might spend too much of your attention on how your feet hurt or your neck is itchy. If you’re unsure of the dress code, ask the organizers. Shoot for more formal over less formal clothing. Breathing deeply can help calm your mind, slow your heart rate, and relax your muscles. Try the 4-7-8 method: Inhale through your nose for a count of 4. Then hold your breath for a count of 7. Exhale out your mouth for a count of 8. Meditation is a great way to slow down your mind and be present in the moment. This will help reduce your anxiety over your speech by bringing you away from your anxious anticipation. You will instead focus on what is happening in this precise moment. Try this simple method of meditation:  Find a comfortable seat or bed in a quiet spot where you won’t be disturbed. Relax your body and close your eyes. Start breathing deeply, inhaling for a count of four and exhaling for a count of four. Focus your mind on your breath. When your mind begins to wander, acknowledge the thought and let it go. Return your focus to your breath. Breathe in. Breathe out. Try this meditation for 10 minutes every day to reduce overall anxiety. Make sure to meditate the morning of your speech. Visualizing that you are a successful public speaker will help you when you are actually doing it. Run through your speech and imagine how the audience might react at different points. Think about different reactions, such as anger, laughter, awe, applause. Take deep breaths as you imagine each of these reactions. Get your blood and oxygen pumping a little bit by taking a short walk or getting other exercise the morning of your speech. You will burn off some of your stress with the exercise. It will also give your mind a chance to focus on something else for a bit. Caffeine can contribute to jittery feelings, exacerbating your anxiety. Your usual cup of coffee in the morning might not make a big difference. But when you’re already feeling anxious, coffee or caffeinated soda can add fuel to the fire. Instead, try a calming herbal tea, such as chamomile or peppermint.
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Get a good night’s sleep. Eat well. Dress appropriately for the presentation. Take deep breaths. Try meditation. Use visualization exercises. Go for a walk before your speech. Stay away from caffeine.
Article: Grants are, essentially, free money. You don’t have to pay them back like you do a loan. However, they are often competitive and difficult to get, so be ready to put some work into it. Search for grants which apply to you, where the money is intended to fund people like you or the sorts of things you want to do. You can find grants through a number of websites, through your local library, or using university or college resources. Just be sure that whatever you’re applying for is from a reputable organization. You should never have to pay money in order to get a grant. Filling out the applications can be time consuming and complex, so prepare for that. There is often a large associated writing element, generally in the form of an essay or letter describing what you are doing and why (and how!). It may be helpful to hire or find a grant writer or at least someone who writes well, as this will increase your chances of getting the grant. Grants will often have a long list of requirements that they want met. Rise to meet those requirements and be sure to use the money for what you said you would. You can find yourself in a lot of trouble if you don’t.
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Search for grants. Apply for grants. Follow through.