Q: Run a fine-toothed beard comb or small hairbrush with flexible bristles through your facial hair from cheek to chin. Stroke the hair outward, away from your face, so that it all stands up in one direction. This will give you a better sense of how long your beard actually is and also make it easier to prune without making costly mistakes.  Daily combing is necessary to identify areas that need trimming, prevent tangles, and redistribute natural oils. Keeping your beard brushed out is also a useful way to create the appearance of added volume, since it gets the hairs fluffed up nicely. Glide the head of the trimmer over your face slowly, using light pressure. If your goal is to thin out a bushy beard, use upward strokes, so that the blades of the trimmer cut square across the hairs. If you'd rather preserve more of the bulk you've been so committed to growing, move the trimmer downward in the same direction that the hair lays naturally.  Set the guard to about a 3 initially (which is usually somewhere around 9mm) and switch to a lower setting if you want to go shorter. That way, you can avoid accidentally shaving too much at once.  Beard trimmers offer a more customizable trimming experience because of their ability to cut hair to a consistent length with every pass, unlike scissors, which force you hack away at tufts piece by piece. Start by buzzing both cheeks until you strike the desired balance between volume and tidiness. Once the sides look good, move the trimmer inward and go over your chin and mustache area. Double check that both sections are equally full, and that both halves of your face match. Most men's facial hair tends to be thicker around the goatee, so starting with the cheeks helps ensure that your beard comes out even without having to go shorter on the sides than you'd like. Sideburns are tricky, since they can be treated as either an extension of your beard or your head hair. Assuming that your head hair and facial hair are approximately the same length, you can let what's up top flow seamlessly into what's underneath. If one is significantly longer than the other, try fading your sideburns using increasingly smaller guards so that the difference isn't too jarring.  For extremely short hairstyles like buzz cuts and shiny bald domes, blend your sideburns until they disappear around the top of your ear.  Longer locks are a little simpler. Just keep your sideburns clean and neat, then leave everything above and below your ears as shaggy as you please.
A: Comb out your beard. Use a beard trimmer to control how much you take off. Work from the outside in. Create transition with your sideburns.

Article: Goof off is a heavy-duty stain and spot remover that works well on gum. It's available at most hardware stores. There is a product called Goo Gone that also works very well and washes easily out of clothing. You can get it at most grocery, drug, or department stores, or online. Alternately, use a similar, but unwanted, fabric to check whether Goof Off removes color. Immediately scrape with a butter knife. You may have to squirt a little more Goof Off onto the gum residue in order to remove completely.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Acquire some Goof Off. Squirt a little Goof Off on a hidden area to make sure it won't remove color. Squirt some Goof Off on the gum. Rub remaining gum with paper towel to remove residue. Leave garment outside until Goof Off completely evaporates.

Problem: Article: If someone is trying to fight you while you’re out or enjoying a drink at your local bar, just leave. If they pursue you, run. So long as you have an out and you aren’t trapped, it’s always better to flee than try to fight some random stranger or criminal. If you’re punched from behind, just turn around and face your attacker. If they grab you though, take a firm hold on whatever arm they’re using to hold you in place. Push your head back to gain leverage and rip their arm away from you to turn around. You may also be able to simply duck down and get low enough to slip out of the hold.If you can sense where their head is when they grab you from behind, throw your head back to knock them in the nose and stun them. If you’re struggling to defend yourself and you can’t get the attacker to stop, call for help. Ask anyone near you to help you stop the attacker. People may be watching just for the spectacle of a street fight, but if you call out for help they’re likely going to realize that it isn’t some casual brawl but a serious attack. They’ll either intervene to help, or at least call the police. Shout something like, “Please help me, I’m being attacked” or, “Someone call the police” to get the attention of people nearby. If they don’t call the police, contact them yourself after the fight is over. File a report and let the authorities know what happened so they can get to work on catching the attacker.
Summary: Look for a clear path out and make a run for it if you’re being attacked. Pull their arm off you and turn around if you’re grappled from behind. Shout or call for help if the attacker won’t let up.

Q: When you adhere to a daily routine, your life may begin to feel stale and boring. Disregard your strict schedule and infuse your life with spontaneity. Welcome opportunities to do something unexpected each day. This may include:  Buying flowers for yourself or a loved one. Striking up a conversation with a stranger. Lunching in the park or at a new restaurant. Saying “yes” to an adventure. Fear may manifest itself as boredom, because it can limit the experiences you allow yourself to have. Have the courage to pursue an interesting life. When you face your fears, you grow as an individual and open yourself to a life full of new possibilities. Everyone has a hobby, craft, or sport that they have always wanted to explore, develop, or practice. Often, however, we don’t allow ourselves to commit the time or resources necessary to pursue our passions. In an effort to transform your mundane existence into an interesting life, grant yourself permission to fully immerse yourself in a hobby or craft.  To make the most of your resources, look for online deals.  Ask a friend to join you. Learning doesn’t cease when you leave school; it is a lifelong process. An intellectually stimulating course can reinvigorate your life. In addition to challenging yourself, you are providing yourself with something to look forward to each week. Consider taking a course in the arts, humanities, or sciences. Sign up for a dance or exercise class. Join a language course, reading group, or cooking class.
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Be spontaneous. Tackle your fears. Try new activities. Take a class.