In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Regular cleaning can remove existing algae from your birdbath and prevent the build up of new algae. To clean your bird bath, start by removing all the water and discarding it. You will need to replace it with new water when you're done. You will need a small scrub brush to clean out your bird bath. In most cases, it is unnecessary to use cleaner. However, if your birdbath is very soiled or dirty, use a mild detergent. Clean the bottom of the bird bath and the sides, scrubbing off any dirt, debris, or visible algae. It's best to use a hose to rinse off your birdbath, especially if you used detergent. Hose down the inside of your bird bath until all soap residue is gone. It is very important to be thorough about rinsing a bird bath. Birds are very vulnerable to detergents and it can be harmful for birds if there's detergent left in the bird bath. Once you're done, you can refill your birdbath.  Use fresh, clean water to refill the bath.
Summary: Remove the existing water. Clean the birdbath with a small scrub brush. Rinse your bird bath. Refill the bird bath with fresh water.

Before you can begin the process of becoming a real estate agent in Virginia, understand each state has different requirements for who is eligible. In Virginia, in order become a real estate agent you must:  Be at least 18 years of age. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent, like a GED. Pass both the state and national PSI exams, the Virginia real estate board's testing service. Have successfully completed 60 hours of course work, approved by Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, on the principles of real estate. Have completed an application and paid the appropriate fee. Before you can take the real estate exam, and before you have a chance at passing, 60 hours of specific coursework are required.  Make sure the course you enroll in is approved by the DPOR, the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. If it isn't, the 60 hours you complete won't qualify you to take the PSI exam. The course should advertise itself as DPOR approved and you can search the DPOR website to find a list of approved coursework. If you are unsure, phone the DPOR during office hours and ask them about the course you're considering. The courses you take will provide a basic overview of real estate practices, laws, and policies in addition to the basics of sales, negotiations, and closings. You also learn real estate vocabulary and math. You can either take courses online or in-person, depending on your preference. Online courses can save time and money, but require more self motivation than in-person courses. In-person courses are often more expensive and more cumbersome to get to, but many find face-to-face interactions ideal to a learning environment. While you're taking the proper courses, which can take a long period of time, try getting some experience in the field. This will give you a glimpse into the industry to make sure it's right for you before you launch your career.  Get an internship or office job at a real estate firm. This way, you can make a connection in your field - which can lead to jobs down the line - and get a feel for the world of real estate. Ask a real estate agent if you can shadow them for a day or a week. This can provide invaluable on-the-field information on your career path. Even after you complete your training, you might still feel under-prepared for your exam. The exam is comprehensive and follows a specific format, and knowing the format can be as vital to successfully passing as knowing the information itself.  Online, many sites allow you to take practice exams for free. Taking a series of practice exams in the weeks leading to the test can be a great way to prep as you'll know what to expect and where you weak areas are during the exam.  Books are available for purchase online or from Amazon that contain valuable information on vocabulary and exam questions and also have practice tests you can take at home.  Kaplan University and other outlets offer online test prep courses and products for the Virginia real estate exam. These can be a bit pricey, however. At Kaplan, for example, it's $99 to take a test prep course but it might be worth it if you prefer a more structured environment for studying.
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One-sentence summary -- Know the requirements. Find and enroll in approved courses. Get experience in the field. Engage in test preparation.

Q: Blueberry pancakes can be topped with a variety of delicious spreads. The most popular serving method involves slathering butter on the hot pancakes and pouring over thick maple syrup. Some other popular toppings include:   whipped cream  lemon curd  fresh blueberries powdered sugar pancake syrup blueberry syrup Place a tray of pancakes in the middle of your table. Next, arrange serving dishes with the different topping options and a small spoon. If you have other breakfast dishes such as eggs or bacon, place these on the table as well. Your diners can serve themselves pancakes and top them with whatever they’d like. If you don’t have room on your table, place the serving dishes on your counter. Your guests can serve themselves in line and sit at the table to eat. This option is good for a fancy brunch. Place two or three pancakes on each plate. Next, place a square of butter at the center of each stack. Add your other toppings to the pancakes as the butter melts. Add powdered sugar after you’ve poured on the syrup. Otherwise, the syrup will absorb the powdered sugar.
A: Choose your toppings. Serve the pancakes family-style. Arrange each plate individually.

Problem: Article: It can be hard working up the nerve to talk to your crush. Try sending them a text or an instant message instead. Keep the first message brief and light -- send them a funny picture or link, or think of a question they would know the answer to. If they continue the conversation, you can gradually write longer messages.  Don’t reference things that you have no obvious reason for knowing about them. For instance, you wouldn’t want to start the conversation by sending them a picture of an adorable koala if they’ve never actually told you they like koalas. However, if they have bright red hair, you could send them a silly article like “Why People with Red Hair Are Smarter Than Anyone Else.” Always wait for a response before sending another message. It’s easy to freeze when you finally get the opportunity to talk to your crush, so you might want to think about what you’ll say beforehand. Be careful not to plan things out too much, though -- you might end up sounding like you’re reciting something you’ve rehearsed, and you could get thrown off if the conversation doesn’t go exactly how you imagined it. After all, it’s entirely possible that your crush likes you back, in which case they may be just as nervous about the conversation as you are. Instead of focusing on whether or not you’ll be able to make a good impression, just remember that they might be trying to get up the nerve to talk to you too. It can be intimidating to start a conversation with your crush, but there’s no better way to find out if they’re a good match for you. Just think of it like any other conversation: you can start by talking about a neutral subject that you have in common, like homework, the weather, or a local sports team. If that goes well, ask them a question or two about themselves to keep the conversation going. If it seems like the conversation is going well and you want to keep your crush talking, ask them questions. It helps to ask a simple question and then follow that with some related questions. For instance, if you ask your crush what their favorite movie is and they say The Avengers, you can ask if they’ve seen the latest Marvel movie or what their favorite character is.
Summary:
Start with a text conversation if you’re too shy to speak up in person. Have a rough idea of what you’re going to say ahead of time. Keep in mind they may be nervous too. Start a conversation about something you have in common. Ask questions to keep the conversation going.