Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Select a liquid to use in extraction. Chop or bruise the mint leaves. Pack the mint and liquid into a sealable jar. Let the jar sit for several weeks, shaking occasionally. Strain the liquid into a brown glass container.

Answer: Vodka, or another high-proof grain alcohol, is perfect for this, since it has both water and alcohol to dissolve the oils. While apple cider vinegar or glycerin can be used instead, the final tincture will be much less strong and have a shorter shelf life. White vinegar will also work, but have the same effect. These are good for children that cannot drink alcohol, although if you use this for baking, the alcohol bakes out. Homemade tinctures, just like vanilla extract you would buy in a store, are normally used in such small doses that the alcohol does not have a noticeable effect.  For dried mint leaves, use vodka containing 45–60% alcohol (90–120 proof). For fresh mint leaves, since they already contain water, use vodka or Everclear with 90–95% alcohol (180–190 proof). Chop a bundle of fresh mint leaves into two or three pieces, or mash the leaves with a clean cup base, so more oils will be exposed to the liquid. Dried mint leaves can be  crumbled by hand instead, or left mostly whole.  Wash fresh mint leaves before chopping. There's no need to remove the stems, but throw away any slick or dark leaves, as these may be rotting. Stuff the jar with mint, leaving as little as ½ inch (1.25 centimeters) of space if you want the option for a stronger tincture. You may use a smaller amount of mint leaves if you like, but you may end up with a less aromatic or flavorful result. Once the mint is in, pour the alcohol or other liquid into the jar, completely covering the leaves. Close the lid of the jar tightly. The leaves may float at first. You can try to push them down with a spoon, but they should sink on their own after a few days. The exact length of time simply depends on how strong you want your tincture to be, but it usually takes between four and eight weeks. Most people prefer to store the jar in a dark place, since sunlight could lower the tincture's shelf life. Once or twice a week, shake the jar for a couple minutes to speed up the dissolving process. You can taste a drop of the mixture to decide whether it's strong enough for you. Pour the liquid through a coffee filter to remove the leaves and sediment. Store the tincture in a brown glass container to protect it from sunlight and increase its shelf life. It can last for six months or more, although it may lose its potency gradually. If the tincture has a vodka smell to it, or isn't as strong as you would like, leave the jar out for another week with a fresh coffee filter or cloth over the lid. Some of the alcohol will evaporate.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get regular dental cleanings to remove built up plaque and tartar.

Answer: Tooth brushing alone doesn’t remove all of the plaque and tartar from your teeth, which can lead to tooth decay. Fortunately, a dental hygienist can clean your teeth to help protect them. See your hygienist every 6 months for a cleaning. After your teeth cleaning, your dentist will come check your teeth to make sure you don’t have any cavities. Your insurance may cover your dental cleanings, so check your coverage before you go.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Connect your iPhone to your computer. Open iTunes. Press and hold the Power and Home buttons. Hold both buttons until the iTunes logo appears. Click Restore in iTunes. Click Restore again to confirm. Swipe to start the setup process.

Answer: You can use Recovery Mode to try to reset your iPhone and fix your boot problems. This will delete the data on your device, but you may be able to get it working again. You can use any computer as long as it has iTunes installed. You don't have to have previously synced with the computer. If you're using a Windows computer and iTunes is not installed, you can download it from Apple. If you're using an iPhone 7 or later, press Power and Volume Down instead. Don't release your fingers when the Apple logo appears. Continue holding until you see the iTunes logo. If the screen never turns on and you can't see any logos, and you've tried everything else in this article, you may need to contact Apple or consider a replacement. You'll see the prompt appear once iTunes detects the iPhone in Recovery Mode. Your iPhone will reset and begin restoring the operating system. This may take about 20 minutes, and all of the data on the iPhone will be deleted. Once the restore process is complete, you'll be prompted to set up your iPhone as new. You'll be able to sign in with your Apple ID during the setup process and restore any iCloud data to your iPhone, such as contacts, calendars, and app purchases. You'll be taken through the initial setup screens that you used when you first got your iPhone. When you sign in with your Apple ID, you'll restore all of your iCloud data such as contacts and calendars, as well as your App Store and iTunes purchases.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Explain the lease to new tenants. Provide moving resources for new tenants. Respond to questions or complaints promptly. Offer multiple avenues of communication. Maintain an air of professionalism. Reward tenants for paying rent on time or in advance.

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Whenever you have a new tenant, make it a point to sit down with them and go through the lease in detail. Do your part to make sure they understand everything in it before they sign on the dotted line.  If you rush your tenants through the signatures and give them a copy of the lease, don't expect them to read it later. This can mean they aren't aware of key policies, which can cause problems later on. Be prepared to answer questions if there's anything in the lease that your tenants don't understand or disagree with. Listen to their concerns openly, and be willing to negotiate – but you also should stand up for your own interests and be able to calmly and rationally explain the reasoning behind any policies your new tenant doesn't like. You may want to mark or highlight key provisions in the lease that are likely to have a significant impact on your tenants' daily lives. For example, you might highlight the provisions regarding how to notify you of a maintenance issue. Keep this positive, such as by highlighting the incentives for paying rent on time rather than highlighting the penalties or fees for late payments. Particularly if your new tenants are moving from a different city or a different part of the country, they will appreciate information about the surrounding community.  Address change information can typically be obtained from your local post office, and you can give these to new tenants if they haven't already taken care of it. Gather a list of names and addresses of local services of common interest, such as grocery stores and libraries. You might also include a list of restaurants close by, or points of interest such as parks and museums. You can put this information in a welcome package for new tenants. Fill a bag or box with small items that will make moving an easier task, as well as a bottle of water and a granola bar or other snack. A good landlord is accessible to their tenants. This means that generally, you should respond to any emails or phone calls from tenants within 24 hours of receipt.  Set office hours when tenants can contact you and know you will respond immediately (or within a few hours). You also may want to set up an after-hours number for emergencies. Keep in mind that being a landlord is, in many ways, a 24/7 occupation. Make sure your tenants know how to get in touch with you. If you are going away, or if you don't have office hours on weekends, let tenants know this in advance and create an "away" message that lets them know when they can expect a response. While you should let your tenants know if there is a particular method of communication that you prefer, you should give them several different ways to get in touch with you, depending on the time of day they need to reach you.  Many tenants prefer to email or send a message online rather than picking up the phone, so make sure this option is available. Use a dedicated email address rather than your personal email address for tenant communications. If you're not working for a property management company or are renting your own real estate without a separate rental office, you may want to get a separate phone line that is used exclusively for tenant communication. That way you can answer the phone professionally rather than personally. While you do want to be friendly with your tenants, you still need to maintain a professional relationship. Particularly if you live near the unit you are renting, it can become easy to slip into a more personal relationship.  Keeping the tenant at arm's length puts you in a better position when it comes to making business decisions. For example, you might be inclined to let a tenant with whom you are close slide when they pay the rent late. This is a slippery slope that can lead to the tenant taking advantage of you and hurting your business. Be cordial with your tenants and treat them with respect. If they feel that you respect them, they will respect you in turn. One of the simplest ways to become a landlord that your tenants rave about and recommend to others is to reward good behavior rather than relying solely on punishments for bad behavior.  Providing a small incentive for on-time rental payments will encourage tenants to do so. For example, you may offer movie tickets or a $25 gift card to a local grocery store to tenants who pay their rent on time six months in a row. You also may want to consider offering a small discount on rent, such as 5 or 10 percent, to tenants who are willing to pay several months of rent up front. Keep your rewards or incentives small and infrequent. A little goes a long way, and if you are too generous you can upset your profit margins. Give rewards too often, and your tenants may come to expect them.