Problem: Article: For an effective temporary fix, it is possible to glue your eyeglass back together to repair a break at the bridge (the part that goes over your nose). Clean. Make sure that the two pieces you're trying to glue are clean. (Remove all glue from previous attempts. If it's "super glue", fingernail polish with acetone will work but it's tough on the frames) Get your supplies in place. Gather up the following: Super Glue (Locktite, Krazy Glue, etc), pieces of glossy wrapping paper or thick magazine pages that match your frames, sharp scissors Cut the wrapping paper into thin strips approximating the width of your frames. Glue the paper to your frames, one strip at a time. Use a short piece of paper as a splint across a broken nosepiece or wrap a longer piece around like an ace bandage. Wait for each piece to dry before you add the next
Summary: Use the glue-and-paper method.

Problem: Article: Suppose a bank account is started with a $1,000 deposit and the interest rate is 3% compounded annually. Find an exponential equation modeling this function. The form for an exponential equation is f(t)=P0(1+r)t/h where P0 is the initial value, t is the time variable, r is the rate and h is the number needed to ensure the units of t match up with the rate. Think about your equation. Every year, the money increases by 3%, so every 12 months the money increases by 3%. Since you need to give t in months, you have to divide t by 12, so h=12. Your equation is f(t)=1,000(1.03)t/12. If the units are the same for the rate and the t increments, h is always 1.
Summary: Consider an example. Know the basic form. Plug in the initial value for P and the rate for r. You will have f(t)=1,000(1.03)t/h. Find h.

Problem: Article: By wearing new shoes around your house, you can break them in while doing daily tasks and sitting at your desk. Starting in the morning, wear the shoes with thicker socks and go about your day performing daily tasks such as doing the laundry, cleaning, or watching T.V. Flex your feet to create more room in the shoes while you wear them around your home. This should provide immediate results, and this type of stretcher can be left in your shoes overnight. Decide which area of your shoes needs the most stretching, and place the ball inside the shoe with the ring on the outside. Put the arms of the stretcher together over the area of the shoes giving you the most problems. You should see progress immediately, but you can leave the stretcher in your shoe overnight to make sure it makes enough room for your feet. If the entire shoe feels too tight rather than one area, a two-way stretcher widens and lengthens the entire shoe. Shoe stretchers come with bunion plugs that can be attached to enhance stretching in extra tight areas. You should spray a stretching liquid on your shoes prior to using this device. When the solution saturates the fabric, turn the knob of the stretching device one full turn every 8 hours. You may leave the stretcher in overnight. A professional can use a shoe-stretching machine to either widen or lengthen your canvas shoes. Cobblers charge between $10 to $20 to stretch your shoes. It's also one of the safest ways if you don't want to be bothered with a DIY method.
Summary: Wear your canvas shoes around your house if you can. Use a ball and ring shoe stretcher to widen problem areas. Use a two-way shoe stretcher to stretch the whole shoe at once. Go to a cobbler for a professional shoe stretching.

Problem: Article: Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers or aphthous stomatitis, are not contagious and look different from cold sores. They are usually about 5-8 mm across, painful, and also pale or yellow with a red outer ring. These sores are usually inside your mouth. You may notice 1 blister or several in a cluster. If your blister looks like this, it is probably a canker sore. In most cases, canker sores don't have any other accompanying symptoms. They often heal in about 10 days. While cold sores usually develop on the lips, canker sores develop on the inside of the mouth. Blisters caused by burns can look similar, but with burns, you can typically identify an incident that caused the blister. Mix 1 teaspoon of salt with cup of warm water. Take a sip of the mixture, keeping it in your mouth. Swirl it over the area with the canker sore for about a minute and then spit it out. This will help dry out the blister but it can be painful. If it causes you unbearable pain, try a different treatment. Repeat this process every couple of hours until the blister is gone. As an alternative, eating a popsicle or sipping on cool liquids might help your sore feel better. Put a teaspoon of baking soda in a small bowl and add a few drops of water to create a paste. Use your finger to apply a thin layer of the paste onto the canker sore and let it sit there for a minute. After that, rinse your mouth out with cool water. You can repeat this process daily to help get rid of your canker sore. There are a variety of over-the-counter medications that will protect the blister and will reduce the pain you feel. These medications include benzocaine and hydrogen peroxide rinses. Whichever medication you buy at your pharmacy, follow the directions on the packaging and quit using it if it increases your pain and discomfort. In order to help get rid of your canker sore, it's important to treat it gently. Don't eat anything too spicy, salty, rough, or acidic. Also keep your toothbrush away from your blister while you brush, as you don't want to irritate it. Acidic, salty, and spicy foods to avoid include, but are not limited to, tomatoes, citrus fruits, chili peppers, potato chips, and fruit juices. Try not to eat rough and crunchy foods, like crusty bread and hard crackers, as they can scratch the blister and cause pain. Eat soft, anti-inflammatory foods. When dealing with a canker sore you still need to eat, but it's important to choose the right things. Foods that are both soft and anti-inflammatory, such as honey and yogurt, will not irritate the blister and may even aid in healing. For more severe cases, such as if your canker sore becomes very large or it won't heal after a couple of weeks, you should talk to your doctor about it. They are likely to give you an examination and suggest prescription treatments if the canker sore is severe. Medications that may be prescribed include fluocinonide gel (Lidex), anti-inflammatory amlexanox paste (Aphthasol), or chlorhexidine gluconate (Peridex) mouthwash.
Summary:
Look at the color and pattern of the blister to determine if it is a canker sore. Gargle with salt water to dry out the blister. Try applying a paste of baking soda to reduce inflammation. Use over-the-counter medications to soothe it. Be cautious when eating or brushing your teeth. Get treated by a doctor if you cannot get rid of your blisters.