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Before you begin cleaning, make sure that your iron is unplugged and cooled off. This can ensure that you don’t burn or electrocute yourself while cleaning. Mix equal parts table or kosher salt or baking soda and distilled white vinegar. Stir them into a paste to scrub starch, mineral deposits, and or sizing residue from your iron’s soleplate. Never scrub or rub your iron soleplates with a scouring pad, steel wool or abrasive cleansers. You should also gently scrub the surface. Doing this can ensure that you don’t scratch the surface, which can lead to rusting and further staining.

summary: Ensure the iron is unplugged and cool. Make a vinegar paste using salt or baking soda. Avoid using harsh scrubs.


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You may have a relative or friend who has nationalist or racist ideals.  Spend time talking to them about their point of view.  When in conversation with a racist, nationalist, or xenophobe, avoid attacking them directly.  Instead, emphasize that it is their ideas which are misguided, and remind them that they are a good person who can and should let go of their intolerance.  Use calm, reasoned arguments to illustrate that they don’t need to fear a group just because they are different. Surprise them with new information that could change their perspective.  For instance, if a Catholic is afraid of Muslims, you might mention that Muslims really revere Mary, or that they recognize Jesus as a great teacher. Xenophobia is often no more than a feeling of suspicion or mistrust of the “other.”  Pressing people as to exactly why they consider differences in culture, religion, or dress threatening is the first step toward making them question their own bigoted beliefs. Is it skin color? Accent? Religious practice? Stereotypes about behaviors?  These are among the most common causes of xenophobia. Xenophobia results in discrimination, racism, and nationalism, which in turn inspire violence, hostility, and exploitation.  Many of the world’s worst atrocities – from the Holocaust to the Rwandan Genocide – have been inspired by xenophobic sentiments.  Educating people about these historical facts will help prevent future outbursts of xenophobia.  Other examples of xenophobia which were later accepted as disasters or embarrassments include:  The Sacco and Vanzetti case The internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II The 2008 Alexandra riots in South Africa Comedy can reveal the absurdity underlying xenophobic rhetoric.  Use jokes and satire to illustrate how silly it is to disrespect and deny aid to others just because they are different.  For instance, a popular parody group in Hungary criticized their government’s proposal to build a long wall along the border to keep immigrants out by expressing excitement for the return of the Iron Curtain.  You could also draw a cartoon lambasting xenophobic policies and demagogues. Even though xenophobia is a serious issue, comedy is a good tool to express disagreement with xenophobic notions and challenge xenophobic beliefs. Be an example to others of how to forge a more united, accepting world.  Build coalitions with marginalized groups on social and political issues.  Alternately, join a sports team, club, or hobby group that has an ethnically diverse membership.  Foreign language study groups are a good choice, as are cooking classes which promote global cuisine.  Standing in visible solidarity with the “other” in daily life is a simple but important way to defeat xenophobia. Celebrate diversity.  If you live in a big city like New York or San Francisco, visit foreign enclaves like Chinatown or Little Italy.  Talk to the people in these neighborhoods and patronize their businesses.

summary: Confront xenophobes in your own life. Ask why a group is perceived as a threat. Demonstrate how xenophobia is problematic. Make fun of xenophobia. Live your ideals.


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Once your chilli plant seedlings have reached about 2 inches (5 cm) and have 5-6 leaves, transfer them to a larger area so their roots don't get constricted. Gently lift them from the tray. Make sure to disturb the roots as little as possible. Water the seedlings before removing them to ensure that the compost doesn't fall apart during the transfer. Find a pot that is approximately 2.75 inches (7 cm) in diameter and fill it with compost. Water the compost lightly and make a well in the center of it. Gently place a seedling in the empty space and fill around it with compost.  If you live in a cooler climate, plant chilli plants in pots and keep them indoors. Set them under grow lights in a warm room. Chilli plants can be transferred from pots to a garden whenever the weather and the soil are warm enough. As your chilli plant grows, transfer it to bigger pots. Prepare a larger pot by filling it with with compost, then make a well in the center. Gently dig out the plant, leaving a large clump of compost around its roots to protect them, and place it in the larger pot.  If you wish to keep your chilli plant small, keep it in a small pot to thwart further growth. The standard progression of pot sizes goes from a diameter of 2.75 inches (7 cm) to 6 inches (approximately 15 cm), then finally to 8 inches (approximately 20 cm). Place your potted chilli plant near a window, or outside to get sunlight, making sure to bring it back inside if the temperature drops. The amount of light the plant receives will directly affect the speed and size of its growth. If you keep the plant indoors in a home that doesn't get much natural sunlight, purchase a mini greenhouse or artificial light (available online or in gardening centers).
summary: Remove the seedlings from the tray. Plant an individual seedling into a pot. Upgrade the size of pot you use, as needed. Make sure your plant gets warmth and light.