Article: It’s only necessary to write an address on a letter if it is formal. Otherwise, you can just write the addresses on the envelope or package. The components of addresses in German come in a different order than in English: title, name, street and number, postal code (‘’Postleitzahl’’), and location. For example: Frau (Ms.--use "Herr" for Mr.) Marianne Mülller, Zeughofstrasse 23, 1121 Berlin, Deutschland This is usually placed in the top right corner of a document. There are multiple ways to write a date on a German letter, which may vary from the way it is written in English. You can also choose to write the place (‘’Ort’’) you are writing from along with the date. For example, all of the following are acceptable ways of writing “from Berlin on April 13, 2017.” Pay special attention to the placement of periods (don’t use dashes, slashes, or commas):  2017-04-13 13.04.2017 13. April 2017 Berlin, 13.04.2017 Berlin, den 13. April 2017 Letters in German should always begin with a short greeting addressed to the reader of the letter. For formal correspondence, there are a number of acceptable salutations. If you are corresponding with a professional (such as a doctor or official), include their title. Make sure to pay attention to differences in spelling depending on whether you are writing to a man, woman, or both:  Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren (Dear Sir or Madam) Sehr geehrte Damen (Dear Madam) Sehr geehrte Herren (Gentlemen) Sehr geehrte Frau Müller (Dear Ms. Müller) Sehr geehrter Herr Mülller (Dear Mr. Mülller) Sehr geehrte Frau Bundeskanzlerin (Dear Ms. Chancellor) Sehr geehrter Herr Professor Müller (Dear Professor Müller) Sehr geehrte Frau Dr. Mann, sehr geehrter Herr Mann (Dear Dr. Mann, dear Mr. Mann) For formal correspondence in German, you can be direct about the purpose of your writing. However, it is a still a good idea to structure your letter carefully, and to show courtesy.  Start the body of your letter with a brief introduction (identify yourself, greet the addressee, briefly explain the purpose of your letter). Unlike in English, you do not capitalize the first word in the body of your letter. Follow this by writing in detail about the purpose of your letter. Be clear about what you are requesting, explaining, or inquiring about (for example, registering a complaint or asking about a business opportunity). End the body of your letter with a short closing that summarizes the purpose of your letter, explains if/how you would like the addressee to follow up, and thanks them for their time. The closing of your letter should be courteous and respectful. Like the salutation, it can take one of several forms. Pay special attention to the spelling, since closings that sound very similar in English will be written in distinctly different ways in German. Potential closings (and their approximate English equivalents) include:  Mit freundlichen Grüssen (Yours sincerely) Mit freundlichem Gruss (Sincerely) Freundliche Grüsse (Kind regards) Mit den besten Grüsssen (With best regards) Beste Grüsse aus Berlin (Best regards from Berlin) Herzliche Grüsse (Warm greetings)
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Write the address (‘’Anschrift’’). Write the date (‘’Datum’’). Choose a formal salutation (‘’Anrede’’). Follow etiquette when writing the content of your letter. Select a formal closing (‘’Briefschluss’’).
Article: Soak a clean tissue or washcloth in hydrogen peroxide, then apply gentle but firm pressure to the bleeding zit. The pressure will encourage the blood to form a clot, while the hydrogen peroxide will kill any bacteria coming out of the zit. This will prevent your acne outbreak from spreading to the surrounding skin. Note that hydrogen peroxide can dry out your skin, so make sure to moisturize once the bleeding has stopped. Cold decreases blood flow to an area (whereas applying heat increases blood flow). If direct pressure alone does not stem the bleeding, try applying pressure with an ice pack. Place ice in a clean towel or washcloth and hold it to the bleeding source for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the bleeding stops. Make sure the towel is clean to avoid the risk of introducing bacteria into your broken skin. Astringents like skin toner or witch hazel can be used both to tighten skin and to slow down bleeding. If you don’t have an astringent skin product around the house, you can use vinegar from your pantry. Soak a cotton swab or clean washcloth in the astringent and press it firmly against the blood source. With enough time, it should shrink the blood vessels and stop the flow of blood. Styptic pencils are antiseptic tools that are used to stop bleeding from small scrapes and cuts quickly and cleanly. They coat the area with alum or silver nitrate, stemming blood flow almost immediately. The waxy material also creates a thin barrier over the damaged skin, protecting it from bacteria and infection. You can buy a styptic pencil at the pharmacy or online. Wet the styptic pencil, and apply it with gentle pressure to the zit until it stops bleeding. Research has shown that potatoes are a fast and effective way to stop bleeding from small cuts and scrapes. The starch soaks up water and blood plasma, and encourages the blood to clot quickly. Soak a cotton swab or tissue with benzoyl peroxide and apply direct pressure to the pimple. It will both encourage the bleeding to stop and attack the bacteria that causes zits in the first place. This will help prevent the spread of your outbreak to the rest of your skin. Benzoyl peroxide can dry the skin out slightly, so be sure to apply moisturizer after washing it off. Bleeding from a minor source, such as a zit, should stop within one to nine minutes. If a minor wound bleeds more than that, it might indicate anemia or another blood clotting disease. Your doctor will be able to diagnose and address any underlying health problems that might contribute to your bleeding.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Apply hydrogen peroxide and direct pressure to encourage the blood to clot. Use an ice pack. Treat the bleeding with an astringent. Use a styptic pencil to stop stubborn bleeding. Press a potato slice against the bleeding source. Apply benzoyl peroxide to both clear up the zit and stop bleeding. Visit your doctor if the bleeding doesn't stop.
Article: Part of the Daft Punk costume is the metallic plated gloves.  This detail can really help make your own costume stand out and look authentic.  Try the following steps to create a basic Daft Punk glove:  Get a simple, all black pair of gloves. Cut out pieces of foam or clay for the metallic segments. Paint these segments with gold or silver metallic finishes. Attach them to your gloves with hot glue. Daft Punk have been known to wear a simple triangle as an amulet during their concerts.  You can recreate this necklace with only a few materials and a little bit of time.  Use the following steps to make your own Daft Punk necklace:  Cut out a triangle from either clay or foam. Paint this triangle in either metallic gold or silver paint. Attach a simple chain to the triangle.  The color of the chain should match the color you chose for your triangle. Daft Punk has a very distinct style that you may want to match in order to make your costume look similar to theirs.  Keep some of the following costume elements in mind when you are creating your own Daft Punk costume:  Daft Punk generally wears all black. A black leather or suit jacket should be included. Black dress pants or jeans can be a good fit. Wearing a white dress shirt and black tie can work well.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make some Daft Punk gloves. Make the Daft Punk necklace. Wear the right clothes.