Write an article based on this "Skip the plastic straws. Bring a reusable tumbler or to-go mug when you order coffee. Carry your dry-cleaning in a reusable bag. Stop chewing gum."
article: Straws have become a huge problem in ocean contamination--in fact, they're one of the most common pieces of trash picked up on beaches. Eliminating straw use is easy and straightforward--if you order a drink that comes with a straw, just tell the waiter, barista, or worker that you don't need one. You can also invest in reusable straws made of glass or stainless steel. Instead of ordering coffee in the usual plastic cups and tops, bring your own to-go mug or thermos and ask the cashier to fill it. Insulated tumblers can also keep your beverage hot or cold much longer. Even paper coffee cups are often coated with a plastic resin, so skip these as well in favor of a reusable vessel. Rather than use the dry-cleaner's single-use plastic bags, bring your own fabric garment bag to hold your clothing. You can purchase recycled dry-cleaner bags made of a more durable, longer-lasting plastic online. Bring fewer clothes to the dry-cleaner's to reduce your bag use as well. Although gum was originally made from natural materials such as sap and rubber, manufacturers now use a type of plastic instead. So instead of chewing and throwing away plastic, find a natural brand of gum or just use mints instead.

Write an article based on this "Choose a place to paint. Wear protective gear. Put tape around the perimeter of your paint surface. Cover the entire wheel in plastic or paper wrap. Cut the plastic with a razor."
article: The ideal location will be as dust-free as possible. You should also consider spraying down the floor and/or walls to reduce the chance of stirring up dust. Good ventilation is a must. It helps remove dust and other contaminants and also removes the excess paint and thinner from the room. This will protect yourself from toxic materials in the paint, as well as protect your paint job from anything falling off of your body. Having your head and body covered minimizes the risk of a hair or piece of lint falling onto the paint surface. At the very least, a mask/respirator is a must for safety. Paints and paint thinners (also known as reducers) contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These VOCs are flammable and toxic. They are dangerous to inhale and are also absorbed through the skin and eyes. The tape should outline the part of the rim you wish to paint without touching it. The part of the wheel that you want to paint should not have any tape on it. This can be a slow and tedious process depending on the design of your wheel and whether or not you opted to remove your tires and valve stem. This will be the primary protection from overspray. By blocking the excess paint from landing on other surfaces of the wheel, you save yourself a lot of time trying to clean it off later. Any overspray that does end up in unwanted places will have to be carefully removed with lubricant and a clay bar. Trim out the center of the plastic. This will expose the section of the wheel you wish to paint. Tape the outside of the circle you made (the cut edges of the plastic) and down to the first layer of tape that you laid. Tape the rest of the plastic edges down as well. This will seal off any entrance for overspray to get on the rest of your wheel.

Write an article based on this "Learn as much as you can about him before you meet. Be confident in what you are wearing. Stay near the middle of the road. Wear some makeup, but not too much. Don't sweat it too much."
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People tend to react more positively toward people they can relate to, including people who dress more like them. The more you know about him, the easier it will be to appeal to what he likes. Think of a few questions you can ask to learn more about his personality and style. Ask where he grew up. Certain regions have different styles. Someone from Brooklyn may be more on the cutting edge of style than someone who grew up in the country in Montana. Ask what his hobbies are. If he spends time in coffee shops and record stores, he is probably more of a hipster. Someone interested in sports is probably more of a t-shirt and shorts type of guy. There are already enough unknowns in a first meet. You want to appear confident. Now is not the time to try to put together a new outfit. Choose clothes you already really like, that make you feel good. Think about what outfits you have gotten compliments on in the past. Choose comfortable clothing which fits well. You don't want to have to worry about adjusting yourself all night. Avoid wearing something that you think is too much of anything. This could mean it is too short, too tight, too flashy, or too boring. If you are already questioning it, don't wear it. Save the daring choices for a later date when you want to spice things up. It's sad but true that people react more positively to girls who are wearing makeup than bare-faced girls. It's a double-edged sword, because that respect can also be negated if you are wearing too much makeup. Stick to just some powder, blush, mascara and lip color. Avoid excessive eye makeup or bold lip color for the first meeting. He may not be the type of person who puts a lot of thought, effort or money into his own clothing. If this is the case, he is less likely to pick up on clothing cues or really care too much about what you are wearing. If he does spend a lot of money or time on his outfit, then he is probably just as worried about how he looks as you are.