Q: The pipe should be firm but wobbly when shaken. 1" to 1.5" diameter pipe works well. Using a saw, cut the pipe down to the length of the combined handle and sword blade. Think about whether or not you want the sword to be usable with two hands, or one-handed only. Cut a piece of closed-cell foam rubber (which comes in a cylindrical shape, with a hole for pipe in the center) down to the length of your sword plus a few inches. Slide the tube onto your PVC pipe. If you want to, add a crosspiece by sliding a four-way pipe fitting onto the hilt end of your main PVC piece. Cut two short pieces of PVC pipe, both the same length. Slide one piece into each open side of the fitting to create a crosspiece. Once you're happy with the width and positioning, use plastic cement to secure each piece in place. If you want, to make the sword safer to use, add small pieces of closed-cell foam to each end of the crosspiece and the base of the hilt. This has the added benefit of creating a "pommel" of sorts. Start by wrapping your grip in duct tape. Cut it when you reach the base of the crosspiece and smooth it flat. Next, wrap duct tape thickly around the base of each piece of foam rubber, helping secure it to the pipe. Add straps of duct tape pulled tightly around the foam to further secure it. Finally, wrap the entire foam blade in duct tape from bottom to top. The last few inches of the foam should extend past the PVC tip for safety; feel free to wrap this "soft tip" as well, closing off the hole in the top. Completely wrap any other pieces of foam you added with duct tape as well. The duct tape gives them a shiny metallic look, and protects the form from the elements. Once your weapon is finished, it can be used to stage fun sword fights with your boffer-wielding friends. The weapons are soft enough to prevent any serious injury, so have at it!
A: Start with a length of PVC pipe. Wrap with foam rubber. Add a crosspiece. Add more foam. Unleash the duct tape. Wrap up and have fun.

Article: If you care to activate your voice mail without your personal Verizon Wireless phone, just dial your wireless phone number and your voice mail will answer. The voice mail features are: 20 messages, 3 minute length per message, and a 21 day hold period on all voice mails.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Press *86 and then send from your Verizon Wireless device. Press the # key to proceed, if you hear a greeting message. Follow the instructions to create a password, a personalized greeting message, or to change your voice mailbox options.

Problem: Article: Cook the meat thoroughly before adding it on top of your salad. Leave the meat in strips for a fancy looking topping or cube it to mix it into the rest of the salad. Precooked bacon bits can be purchased at the grocery store either in the spice section or near the salad dressings. Use grilled meats rather than fried meats to keep your salads healthy. You can use either whole walnuts or chop them to spread them throughout your salad. Place a few walnuts on the plate so you have a source of healthy fats and proteins in your meal. Use candied walnuts to add a hint of sweetness to your salad! Slice blueberries, strawberries, or oranges to line the outside of the salad if it's on a plate or on top if it's in a bowl. Adding fruit will give the salad some sweetness as well as some acidity. Adding fruit will add color and brightness to the plate as well as enhance the flavor of your salad Pinch the feta in between your fingers to evenly sprinkle it on top of your salad. The cheese will add a flavor of creaminess and help further balance the dish. Use shredded cheddar or parmesan as an alternative to feta or goat cheese. Croutons are cubed pieces of baked bread often spiced with herbs to add flavor and crunch to your salads. Use a small handful after you've dressed your salad to give your salad a different texture. You can either buy pre-packaged croutons or make your own at home.
Summary: Put bacon or chicken on your salad for a more filling meal. Sprinkle walnuts on top to add fat and non-meat protein. Line the salad with fresh fruit. Crumble feta or goat cheese on top to add fat to the dish. Top the salad with croutons for crunch.

Q: Pick a really close friend or relative and talk to them about your problem. You'll find that people who care about you will go out of their way to make you feel better, feel supported, and feel more connected. After all, having a solid support system is one of the most important things in feeling connected to the people around you. Your friend or relative will know how you feel and might be more understanding if you're in a situation where you feel lonely. They might offer advice or perspective on how you feel. They'll try to make you feel loved and supported. One reason you might be lonely in a crowd is that you're surrounded by people who are extroverts, much more social than you, or even share drastically different worldviews or interests. A good way to overcome this is to find others like yourself with whom you can relate and socialize. Try to: Talk to many different people briefly in order to find people more like yourself. Master the art of the quick interview. Try asking people about where they grew up, where they live, where they went to school, or what they do for a living. These are easy ways of finding people you share something in common with. Don't trap yourself in the idea that no one is like you. Sometimes our loneliness is compounded by the fact that we feel too stressed and too drained talking and entertaining others. Instead, try to listen to others. Many people who are extroverts and like to socialize also like to talk about themselves. View this as an opportunity. They'll enjoy you listening to them, and you'll create your own niche as someone who listens to others. Practice conversing with different people and getting yourself used to socializing. This way, when you're in a crowd, you'll be more at ease when it comes to talking to people and forming connections. Talk to people about things you have in common, like where you grew up, schools you went to, or friends you share in common. Talk to people about current events like the weather, sports, or things happening in your community. Avoid steering a conversation toward your own interests at the expense of others. You might be lonely in a crowd because you're not used to socializing in large groups. One way to overcome this is to make yourself socialize. Practice makes perfect. The more you socialize, the easier it'll be, and the more comfortable you'll be talking to other people and making friends. Focus on deep conversations, rather than chit-chat and superficial discussion. If appropriate, ask people what they think about something you are interested in. Socialize with people you know and care about. Start in environments you feel comfortable in.
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Open up to close friends or relatives. Find others like you. Listen to others. Master the art of conversation. Force yourself to socialize.