In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: With magnolia trees, removing healthy, if unattractive, branches may cause more harm than good. You should never prune more than 1/3 of the tree at once, so always start with branches that are either dying or already dead. When in doubt, be conservative with what you trim. Magnolias are very sensitive to pruning. Over-pruning can damage the tree, reduce blossoms the following year, and make the tree more susceptible to disease. Depending on your climate and variety, this could be in spring or summer. The time after the first bloom is the only time you should do any significant pruning on your magnolia tree. Do not prune in winter or early spring, as the tree may not produce any blossoms the following year. The tree will also be more susceptible to disease. If you notice a diseased branch at a different point in the season, you may remove it to try to control the disease. Be warned, however, that this can damage the tree or make it susceptible to other forms of disease. Try treating the disease before pruning it. Wipe down the shears with rubbing alcohol, and wait a few seconds until it dries. If you are pruning multiple trees or plants, disinfect the shears in between each one. Deadwood is brittle, and it often does not produce leaves or flowers, even when the rest of the tree is in bloom. It may also be a slightly different color than the rest of the tree. Use lopping shears to remove the branch about 1in (2.5cm) away from the trunk. Deadwood should be removed, no matter how big or small the branch is. Discolored leaves and bark, drooping branches, or decaying wood can all be signs of disease. If the disease is limited to 1 or 2 branches, remove the branches where they meet the trunk. If you have cankers (dead open spots) or other signs of disease on the main trunk of the tree, it may be too late to treat it. Get an arborist to inspect your tree. In many cases, you may need to remove the entire tree. Common diseases for magnolias include verticillium wilt, fungal leaf spot disease, or algal leaf spot. In addition to removing the diseased branches, you may also need to apply a fungicide or neem oil. Make a cut under the branch about 18in (46cm) away from the trunk. Only cut about 1/3 of the way through the branch. Make a second cut on the top of the tree about 1in (2.5cm) farther out. If the branch falls while you're removing the branch, these cuts will protect the tree, particularly the bark, from damage. Once you have made these cuts, you can remove the branch just above the branch collar. Leave about 1in (2.5cm) above the branch collar to protect the tree. The only time you should be removing branches this large is if they are dead or showing signs of disease. Do not remove large, healthy branches, as it could damage the tree, resulting in water suckers.
Summary: Prioritize dead and diseased branches over healthy branches. Wait until the magnolia tree blooms for the first time. Disinfect your shears before and after pruning the tree. Cut off deadwood near the trunk. Identify if any branches show signs of disease. Use a handsaw to remove branches over 2 inches (5.1cm) in diameter.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The trouble with any label is that it tends to reduce people to nothing more than stereotypes and hollow shells. Before you approach an otaku girl, remind yourself that she is an individual person with her own quirks, beliefs, and personality. Some of her characteristics might scream "typical" otaku, but many won't. The same thing can be said about impressing her once you've already met and started to date. There is no single set of steps that can be used on every girl who falls under the "otaku" labelincluding the steps listed in this article. Use the label as a starting point, but always personalize your approach based on the specific girl. Otaku girls can often be found online in chat rooms, forums, and various social media websites. Moreover, these girls are often comfortable interacting in the digital realm and can appreciate an online meeting just as well as an offline one. Navigate forums related to anime, manga, or other aspects of otaku culture. Join active groups on Facebook or other social media websites about those topics, as well, and participate in the discussions that go on as much as possible. When you find an interesting girl, start following her on her blog or on one or two social media websites. Don't follow all of her accounts at once, though, since doing so may come on too strong and scare her away. Not every otaku girl is glued to her computer monitor, of course. The vast majority have lives in the real world, and if you want a more traditional meeting, your best bet is to track down the otaku girl in her natural habitat. In other words, go someplace related to her interests since she'd be likely to visit there in her free time. For example, try going to a store that has a wide selection of anime or manga. Spend time at an arcade. See a movie that has a large female fandom or, if you're feeling especially daring, try going to an anime convention. Once you find a girl who piques your interest, you need to make a good first impression. You don't necessarily need a flashy, witty pick-up line, though. Striking up an interesting conversation might be more than enough. Discussions about shows, movies, and related media tend to be a good place to start, especially if you see her looking at a similar series in a store. If you don't know enough about her likely interests, you could even start the conversation by confessing your lack of knowledge and asking her to make a recommendation.
Summary:
Check the stereotypes at the door. Log on. Venture into the real world. Approach her with a good opening line.