INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Select English or Spanish language to continue. Follow the automated prompts to reach the correct department.  In theory, you can try to cancel your service by emailing Dish at care@dish.com. But it’s safe to assume that you’ll have to do the dirty work of canceling over the phone. If you want to temporarily suspend your service instead of canceling it altogether, call 888-876-7918. Ask for and write down the name of the person who answers your call (and anyone who takes over the call later). Say something like “Hello, John. I would like to cancel my Dish Network service. Can you please help me complete the process?” The customer retention agent will try to draw out additional information from you, looking for weak spots in your resolve that they can exploit. They’ll ask things like “Are you interested in getting more channels for less money?” and “What can I do to improve your Dish experience?” No matter what they ask or say, and no matter which “supervisor” they put on the line, simply keep repeating things like “Thank you, but I’ve already made the decision to cancel my service. Please help me to do so” and “Thanks, but nothing will change my mind. Please complete my cancellation.” Expect the agent to be persistent — they earn commissions for each cancellation they prevent — but don’t tolerate bullying or rude behavior. Remain calm, but demand to speak to a supervisor. Take names and keep details of your call experience.

SUMMARY: Dial 888-283-2309 (USA) for Dish Network Customer Service. Clearly and quickly state your desire to cancel. Stick to your script until they relent.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're using a belt with a D-ring at the end, cut the end of the belt and slide off the rings. Then, lay the belt flat on your work surface. If the end of the belt is fraying badly, you can hem it. You won't need to keep the buckle or rings for your scarf. Spread a rectangular scarf flat so 1 long side of it runs along the length of the belt. Move the belt so the middle of the belt lines up with the middle of the scarf. Keep in mind that the scarf and belt probably won't be the same length, so the scarf will be longer on the ends.  For example, if your scarf measures 52 inches (130 cm) long and the belt measures 40 inches (100 cm) long, line them up so the scarf extends the belt by 6 inches (15 cm) on both ends. Use any size or style rectangular scarf you like. Keep in mind that a wider scarf will give you looser armholes than a narrower scarf. Lay a measuring tape or yardstick across the length of the scarf and belt. Find the center of the scarf and belt and mark it lightly with chalk. Then, measure and mark 3 inches (7.6 cm) in both directions for a total of 6 inches (15 cm). This will become the back of the neck for your vest, so if you'd like it narrower, simply measure around 4 inches (10 cm) across instead of 6 inches (15 cm). Take sewing pins and use them to secure the center 6 inches (15 cm) of the belt to the center 6 inches (15 cm) of the scarf. Then, take the materials over to your sewing machine and turn them over. Stitch the wrong side of the fabric to the belt.   If your scarf has a pattern on both sides, it won't matter which side you sew to the belt. You can take the pins out once you've stitched the belt in place. Lay the materials flat again and decide how long you'd like to make your armholes. Then, bring 1 end of a scarf to the end of the belt and pin it in place. Remember to leave the gap for the armhole and repeat this for the other side to make the opposite armhole. For example, you might leave a 9 in (23 cm) gap from the vest's neck to the end of the belt. Use the sewing machine to sew the ends of the belt to the ends of the scarf while leaving the armhole gaps. The scarf should now be connected to the belt in 3 places to create your vest. Consider stitching on fringe, bows, or flowers, to personalize your vest.

SUMMARY: Cut the buckle end off of a belt and lay the belt flat. Lay the scarf parallel and center the belt. Measure the center and mark 6 inches (15 cm) across the scarf and belt. Pin the middle of the belt to the scarf and sew it together. Pin both of the scarf ends to the belt to create armholes. Sew the ends of the scarf to the belt.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before giving the bulbs more water, check the soil. If it is moist, hold off on watering. Bulbs are prone to rotting in moist conditions, so avoid adding water unless it is necessary.  If you get rain in your area during the week, you probably will not need to water the bulbs. Bulbs in pots need more care, so check them frequently to ensure the soil stays moist. Bulbs are low-maintenance, so you don’t need to add fertilizer often. Try to apply the fertilizer at the same time every year. Purchase a balanced fertilizer or bone meal and spread it in a thin layer over the bulb garden.  You can add the fertilizer when planting the bulbs, when they start growing in spring, or after they bloom in summer. Read the instructions on the fertilizer to ensure you use the appropriate amount. After the bulbs bloom, the visible parts of the plant wither and die. While this isn’t the prettiest sight, it’s good for the plant. The plant reverts nutrients back to the bulb. Cutting off the leaves and other parts can make your bulb weaker next year. Once most of the plant has browned and collapsed, you can cut the parts off with a knife or garden pruners. Before the ground freezes, cover your gardening area with a mulch such as pine bark. Make a layer about 4 in (10 cm) deep. The mulch helps insulate your bulbs as well as protect them from weeds and pesky animals that may want to dig up your garden. Mulch does not have to be added in the warmer months. Since it retains moisture, mulching in warm weather may lead to rotten bulbs. Digging animals, like squirrels, are the main threat to your bulbs. In the fall, install wire netting or make a cage out of cloth and chicken wire. Use it to cover your bulb garden so that animals stay away.  Spraying the ground with a natural repellant, such as castor oil, can scare away moles, deer, snails, and other nuisances. During the growing months, monitor your plants for bite marks from deer and snails.

SUMMARY: Water the bulbs about once a week. Fertilize the bulbs once a year. Avoid cutting the plant when it browns. Spread mulch over the bulb garden in the fall. Put up nets to block pests that damage bulbs.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's best to do this when the car is stopped on a level surface, with the engine cold. On most newer cars, the reservoir is transparent, with lines marked "Min" and "Max"; the brake fluid level should fall between these lines. Cars older than the 1980s may have metal reservoirs, requiring you to remove the reservoir cap. (Newer caps screw on and off, while some older caps need to be pried off with a screwdriver.)

SUMMARY:
Open the car's hood. Check the fluid level in the reservoir.