Problem: Article: First degree burns are the least severe. They are characterized by redness, swelling, and mild to moderate pain. First-degree burns are very common, and they are the result of brief contact with something hot (such as a stove, hot pan, or the sun). First-degree burns affect only the outermost layer of skin, and can usually be treated at home. Symptoms to look for include: Red skin that is painful to touch. Skin that tingles. Skin that is dry to the touch. Slight swelling. Very severe sunburn or any first-degree burn that covers a large area of your body should be looked at by a doctor. Second-degree burns also damage the layer under the top layer of skin. These burns result from more extended contact with hot items or prolonged sun exposure. Many second-degree burns can still be treated at home. In addition to the symptoms of first-degree burns, characteristics of second-degree burns include: blotchy skin, blisters, and mild to severe pain. However, you should seek medical attention right away if: Your second-degree burn is on your hands, feet, groin, or face. Your burn results in severe blisters. The second-degree burn covers large portions of your body. Fourth degree burns are very serious, and most likely a person who has one will be in shock. These burns destroy both the skin layers and underlying tissues, such as muscles and tendons. These burns are an emergency situation that requires immediate medical treatment. It's likely the person won't initially feel pain, as they will be in shock. Later, their recovery will be more painful.
Summary: Evaluate a first-degree burn. Identify a second-degree burn. Seek treatment immediately for fourth degree burns.

Problem: Article: While most people on dating sites are there for legitimate reasons, it's true that there are scammers, stalkers, creeps, liars, and just plain bad people out there. Even the most cautious and careful people can be "played" sometimes, but you'll improve your odds by trusting your instincts and looking for signs like: The person's profile seems exceptional yet generic and not revealing. They're overly eager (or even pushy) about meeting you in person right away. They press you to reveal personal information immediately. You do an image search and find their pics with different names and profiles on other dating sites, or search key phrases from their profile and find them repeated with different pics on other sites. If you're the one making initial contact, limit your message to 40 words or less. That way, you'll have to get to the point quickly. Reference something from the person's profile so they know you read it, and proofread your message for typos and to make sure you spelled the person's name right. For instance, you could say something like, "Hi Jake. It's great to meet a fellow fan of French New Wave cinemathey're hard to find in Elmhurst! What's one of your favorite films?" If an intriguing match makes initial contact with you, don't try to "play it cool" or play "hard to get." Instead, respond within 24 hours with a message that makes it clear that you've checked out their profile and are interested in them. If you wait a few days, they'll likely either move on or assume that you're really not that interested. As with a first contact message, an initial reply message should be 40 words or less, friendly in tone, and written specifically based on the person's profile and initial contact. After sending 20 to 30 texts back and forth or interacting for 2 weeks, you should be ready to make a decision about whether or not you'd like to move forward with getting together in person. Ask questions, tell anecdotes from your day, and try to find out if this is a person you think is compatible with you, your lifestyle, and your interests. For example, you could ask the person what they like to do on the weekends or share funny anecdotes about your lives to see if your senses of humor line up. Do your best to be honest about things going on in your life that might make getting together difficult, like an upcoming trip, a busy season at work, or an ongoing family situation. If you decide you don't want to meet up, tell them. Say something simple like, "It's been nice talking with you, but I don't see us vibing in person. I wish you all the best, though!"
Summary: Keep your eyes open for signs of a scammer. Make your first contact brief and friendly and ask a question. Respond to messages quickly and genuinely. Keep the conversation going until you decide if you'd like to meet or not.

Problem: Article: This cardboard pyramid looks like a realistic flat-sided pyramid, but it's lightweight and doesn't take very long to put together. You probably have most of the supplies on hand already. For this project you will need: A large flattened cardboard box or piece of cardboard Ruler Pencil Scissors Hot glue gun and sticks Brown or black permanent marker White school glue Paint brush Sand Cut out a square of cardboard that is 14 inches (35.5 cm) by 14 inches (35.5 cm). This square will be the base of the pyramid. You can make the base in any size you need, but keep in mind that the rest of the measurements will need to be altered if you change the size of the base. Use your ruler and pencil to draw four triangles with 8-inch (20.3 cm) bases that are 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall. Place a dot 12 inches (30.5 cm) from the center point (which is at 4 inches or 10.2 cm) of the bottom line to create a perfect triangle. You can use a craft knife instead of scissors if the cardboard is stiff and difficult to cut. Lean the triangles in so that their points meet and create a pyramid shape. You can temporarily tape them together or have a friend or family member help you if it's tricky to get all four pieces to stay together. Then, seal the edges together with a line of hot glue. Be very careful when using hot glue, as it can burn you. Keep your hands away from the nozzle and the glue. Make sure you have a safe surface to rest your hot glue gun on when you're not using it as well. Center the pyramid on top of the square. Put a line of hot glue along all four bottom edges of the pyramid and press it down in the middle of the square. It's important to allow the glue to dry completely before moving on to the next step. Wait a few hours before moving on to ensure your pyramid doesn't fall apart. Use a brown or black permanent marker to draw horizontal and vertical lines on the pyramid that look like bricks. This will make your pyramid look more realistic. Pour some white school glue into a dish and use a paintbrush to paint the entire cardboard pyramid with an even coating of glue. Don't forget to cover the edges, too, so you'll be able to hide the cracks with sand. Alternatively, you could rub a glue stick over the cardboard before adding the sand. Before the glue dries, cover the pyramid with sand. Try to sprinkle on an even amount so that the entire pyramid is evenly coated in a layer of sand. Allow the pyramid to dry overnight, rather than finishing this project the day that it's due. This way the glue and sand will be firmly stuck on and your finished product will look great.
Summary:
Gather your supplies. Cut out a cardboard square. Cut out four cardboard triangles. Hot-glue the triangles together. Hot-glue the pyramid to the square. Let the glue dry completely. Draw "bricks" on the pyramid. Paint the pyramid with white school glue. Sprinkle on the sand. Let the pyramid dry.