In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you begin repairing the wall, clean it to make sure any cement or mortar you apply will adhere securely. Survey your wall and make a note of any dirty or cracked areas. You will need to smooth out cracks and hose down dirty sections before the wall is ready to clean. Locate any damaged areas on the cinder blocks and file any rough bits with a metal file. Keep filing until the edges are smooth and level. This will keep your reparations even and more likely to hold over time. Depending on the extent and roughness of the cracks or holes, this can take anywhere from several minutes to an hour. Your wall will need to be debris- and dust-free before it's ready for repairs. Take a hose and spray the wall off to get rid of any residual dust or dirt. For more stubborn areas, scrub the dirt away with a washcloth. Hosing down the wall primarily works for outdoor cinder block walls. If your wall is indoors, fill a bucket with warm water and clean the wall off with a wet washcloth. Your wall repair materials may not adhere to the wall as well if it is wet. Gather your additional materials while the wall dries. If any patches are stubborn and refuse to dry quickly, try toweling them off. Repair your cinder block wall during the hottest time of day so you can work quickly.
Summary: Clean any parts of the wall that you plan to repair. File away any rough edges. Hose the wall down to get rid of dust or dirt. Wait for the wall to dry off before repairing it.

It sounds obvious, but this will be the most reliable and accurate way to find out. The label will tell you what the yarn is made out of: wool, acrylic, cotton, and so forth. Wool yarn tends to be much softer than acrylic yarn. Acrylic yarn tends to feel a little coarse. This is easier if you have another yarn that you know is wool or acrylic to use as comparison. The touch test is not very reliable. Many acrylic yarns can feel soft and silky. A soft and silky texture can also indicate silk or rayon, instead of wool. Acrylic yarn may feel rough, but it won't look hairy. Wool yarn may have some longer fibers sticking out of it. Keep in mind that acrylic-wool blends may also have some hairy fibers. Yarn made from other natural fibers may also have a hairy look to it. If you can't find what the yarn is made out of on the label, look at the price; it may be a good indicator of whether or not the yarn is real wool. Acrylic yarn tends cost much less than wool yarn. Keep in mind, however, that some factors may increase the price of acrylic yarn, such as thickness, added sequins or tinsel, or blended fibers.
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One-sentence summary -- Read the label. Touch the yarn and feel how soft or coarse it is. Look for a hairy texture. Note the price difference.

Q: Be sure there is no chance of people, cars, domestic animals, or the like that can enter into your practice area. Choose somewhere in the wilderness away from people to avoid any mistakes. Be sure there is no property nearby that could be damaged like windows, cars, pool sides, or the like. etc. Generally, select a soft target to avoid damaging your spear. This also avoids a ricochet. Wooden targets should be saved until you have gotten the hang of throwing a powerful throw. Good targets include: Hay bales Commercial targets (although these are usually designed for firearms or archery). Soft earth. A grassy lawn is good for practicing throwing techniques for distance. Like any weapon, you must treat this spear as a force to be reckoned with. If you play around with the spear and aren't careful, you could jeopardize somebody's life. If you bought spearheads to be attached to the shaft or have a similar object around, practice with it. You can still find the balance point and practice your stance without the sharp edge. Like the regular spear, you should also take care in handling your practice spear. Look for rubber tipped spearheads for an authentic feel and throw. A spear without an edge can still harm others or damage property. The spear works mainly on concentrated force, and while the spearhead facilitates damage, it will certainly do damage without it. A spear without a spearhead is still a spear. It is not safe, or disarmed. Some people learn better with a knowledgeable guide. Although it sounds simple, throwing a spear properly takes skill, technique, a knowledge of your materials, and safety procedures. The spear throwing community is small so look into Renaissance festivals and cosplay groups. Some colleges may have anthropologists who have studied various primitive techniques as well. You can learn on your own as well. But this will usually involve a lot of trial and error and bad technique can be hard to "un-learn". Many schools have javelin throwers as part of their track and field team. Throwing a javelin is similar to throwing a spear. Joining a javelin team will train you for competitive throwing. There are even programs and associations for various track and field events created for adults, or those outside of school. Javelin training will prepare you for the spear throwing stances, grips, and other tactics.
A: Choose your range. Choose a suitable target. Treat the spear with respect. Practice without spearheads. Find a mentor. Join a javelin program.

Problem: Article: If you want your jasmine to grow freely up a wall or fence, your supports should be far enough out that the vines can twine around the supports and grow loosely. Generally, the lowest wire or wooden batten of your support structure should be at least 12 inches (30cm) above soil level. This will help prevent excessive dampness and rot, and make it easier for you to prune the lower parts of the vines. Jasmine plants typically are started in pots, then transferred to the garden once they've started growing vines. Set bamboo canes directly in the pots, and twine the young vines around these canes. Vines should start to appear within 4 weeks. Allow the plant to grow until its roots fill the starter or seedling pot, then move outside in early spring. Leave the vines trained around the bamboo canes when you move your jasmine outdoors. When you plant your jasmine, set it out 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30cm) from the supports to make sure the roots of the plant will be exposed to adequate rainfall. Make sure the plant is 12 to 18 inches (30 to 46cm) away from the wall or any solid structure, so it has enough room to develop a complete root system. Take the bamboo canes from the potted jasmine and weave them through the wires or wooden battens of your support to help train your vines in the right direction. Adjust the canes into a fan shape. This will give each of your vines room to grow before they start crowding and tangling with each other. Establishing a strong pattern early makes pruning easier as the plant grows. Tie the bamboo canes into place on the trellis or other support using gardening twine to help them stay in place. Once you've established the shape for your jasmine to grow, get rid of any outgrowing stems or branches that don't contribute to that shape. Trim once a week or so until the first flowering season to keep the jasmine growing in the direction you want. You may find you need to add a new row of bamboo canes to help train new growth. Remove the bamboo canes when your jasmine has formed thick woody stems. From this point, it should climb in the right direction on its own. Although winter jasmine can be grown vertically, it isn't really a climber. Tying vertical branches to a fence or trellis helps encourage the plant to grow upwards and cover the structure. String or twine are effective to tie in winter jasmine. You can also use twist ties. Be careful not to tie so tightly that you damage the plant.
Summary:
Set supports about 2 inches (5.1cm) away from the wall. Start young plants on bamboo canes. Use the canes to angle the vines up the support. Prune away weak growth that detracts from your main framework. Tie in winter jasmine to train the growth.