Suede tends to get worn down when soap or water are introduced into the material, which means that you'll need a tougher brush to extract grime and dust. Opt for a clean, strong stiff-bristled brush. Hold the brush firmly in your dominant hand and use quick back-and-forth strokes to begin brushing your saddle. Brush each section that you wish to clean 5-10 times before moving to a different part of the saddle. Flick the brush away from you to avoid getting residue in your eyes as you knock it out. You can sit down and brace the saddle in your nondominant hand if you don't have a stable table or saddle stand to brush it on. Hold the cloth in your dominant hand and rub in circular motions across the entirety of your saddle. Check your cloth halfway through the cleaning process to see if it has become discolored at all. If it has, flip your towel over and use the opposite side for the remainder of the cleaning. Wipe your saddle down again with a different cloth. Continue this process until your cloth is no longer getting dirty when you wipe with it. Avoid conditioning your suede saddle. Suede typically breaks down if you apply a finish. Don't use any oils, conditioners, or lacquers to your suede, as you'll risk permanently damaging your saddle.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Use a dry stiff-bristled plastic or brass brush. Flick dirt and dust off of your saddle in quick strokes. Use a dry cloth to wipe your suede down.

The Marathi people have their own thriving film industry, and these productions can serve as useful educational tools in their own right. To make sure you're able to absorb what you're seeing, start with programs aimed at young viewers and work your way up from there. Play close attention to the dialogue and see how many words and phrases you can pick out from memory. If possible, turn on the subtitles in your native language. Seeing the dialogue written out will help you create associations between what you hear and the meaning displayed on screen. Movies often depict normal people in normal situations, which means you'll be getting a valuable glimpse of how the language is used in everyday life. Throw on a pair of headphones and jam out to some Bela Shende or Raja Hasan during your workout or on your walk home from school. Because of its uncomplicated lyrical structure and repetitive nature, popular music can help reinforce language skills without ever feeling like work. Another plus to using music as a study aid is that you can pause and rewind a song whenever you come to a section you don't understand. Maharashtra has produced many famous playback singers for Indian movies, so much of the music that comes out of the region contains vocals sung in Marathi. You can find recordings from many famous Marathi artists on websites like YouTube. Pick up a newspaper or magazine printed in Marathi and try to decipher as much as you can. This is great practice for going over the many symbols of the Marathi alphabet. As your comprehension improves, you can move onto more difficult material like novels and technical essays. Focus on headlines, blurbs, and other short passages on your first few attempts to keep from being overwhelmed. Children's books and nursery rhymes are perfect for brushing up on basic Marathi grammar. Ask someone who's fluent in the language if they would be willing to help you practice by carrying on a short conversation. They'll be able to adapt to your individual skill level, help you with your pronunciation, and gently correct your mistakes. When learning to speak an unfamiliar language, there's no substitute for firsthand experience. Many Indian people speak more than one dialect. It's possible that your friend might have a good grasp of conversational Marathi, even if they're not from Maharashtra. If you don't personally know anyone who speaks Marathi, try making a new friend online who you can chat with via Skype or FaceTime.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Watch movies and TV shows in Marathi. Listen to Marathi music. Read short writings in Marathi. Talk with a friend who speaks Marathi.

Pugs require attention, but should also have a space of their own in which they feel comfortable when you are not home or are otherwise occupied. Provide your pug with an area of its own including a bed and blankets, some toys, and easy access to food and fresh water. Consider putting the space in the corner of a well-used area in your home. This way, even if you cannot pay attention to your pug for a moment, they do not feel alone. Remember that pugs are sensitive to very hot temperatures and rapid temperature changes. Avoid setting up their space in areas with continued direct sunlight or near heating and cooling vents. Pugs are prone to nervousness and anxiety. You can help them calm down by being consistent in your daily routine. This means scheduling feeding times, walks, play times, and quiet times as close to the same time every day as possible. Your personal schedule may change, but it is important to you try to keep your pug's schedule the same. Ask a friend or neighbor to help you out with feeding and walks on nights you know you'll be home late. The pug's distinct physiology makes them susceptible to a number of health problems, including breathing and joint issues. Because of this, it is important to schedule a vet check as soon as you bring your new pug home. Your vet will be able to check for common pug health complications and make suggestions for care, such as what to feed your new dog. If you want your pug to be comfortable, you'll need to learn how it communicates and how to properly respond to it. If you don't have a lot of experience with dogs, educate yourself on how they communicate so that you can interpret your pug's body language and respond appropriately. This is especially important if you have children in the house. Teach your children how to recognize when your dog is anxious or fearful, so that they know when to back off. For example, if a guest is petting your pug and its tail is between its legs, it is likely scared and/or uncomfortable. To make your pug comfortable, politely ask your guest to take a couple of steps back, crouch down to the dog's level, and hold out their hand so that the dog can come to them.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Create a space especially for your pug in your home. Be consistent in your daily schedule. Get a new pug assessed by a veterinarian. Communicate with your pug effectively.

First, fold your fresh kaffir lime leaf in half along the rib, which is the woody part running lengthwise down the leaf. Then, pinch the tip of the rib and pull downward to tear it from the leaf. Once you've removed the rib, toss the remaining leaf pieces into a dish as it's cooking to impart a bright, citrusy flavor. Tearing the leaf helps release some of its fragrance and flavor. You can also crush the leaf to bruise it for a stronger flavor. Fresh kaffir lime leaves can be used in a variety of recipes, including soups, curries, and noodle dishes. As with any fresh herb, you'll need to refrigerate your fresh leaves to help them retain their color and flavor. Place them in a resealable plastic bag or an airtight container, then put them in your refrigerator for 14 days, or longer if they still have a firm texture and deep green color. If you don't think you'll use the leaves in time, you can freeze them for up to a year. Just put them in a freezer bag and squeeze out as much air as you can without crushing the leaves. Then, label the bag and place it in the freezer until you need it. You can defrost the leaves by leaving them at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary --
Tear the rib from fresh leaves, then add them to your dish. Store fresh leaves in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.