Problem: Article: Pour 300 grams (11oz) of potassium chlorate, 60 grams (2.1oz) of aluminum files or shavings, and 2 grams (0.071oz) of charcoal together in a bowl. Use a spoon to mix the powders together until they're evenly distributed thoroughly. Use a digital scale to weigh the proportions of each ingredient specifically. Break apart any clumps that form in the powder so the ingredients will mix thoroughly. You can purchase each of these ingredients from online chemical retailers or through retail websites like Amazon. Mix 1 teaspoon (4.9ml) of dextrin with 9 teaspoons (44ml) of water in a cup. Then pour a small amount of that into the powder mixture in the bowl and mix it together. Keep adding the water and dextrin to the mixture until it becomes like molasses. The mixture should be like a thick liquid when you're done mixing. You can purchase dextrin from online chemical retailers. Without any additional ingredients, the sparklers will burn white. If you'd prefer red sparklers, measure out 500 grams (18oz) of strontium nitrate by weighing it on your digital scale and add it to the mix. Once you've got the correct amount, add it to the mixture. If adding the strontium nitrate makes the mixture too dry, add a small amount of water and dextrin to make it a slurry again. Instead of adding strontium nitrate for red sparklers, you can use barium nitrate to create green ones. Pour 60 grams (2.1oz) of barium nitrate into the mixture after weighing it precisely with your scale, then mix it in thoroughly. Be sure to mix the ingredients well so they are evenly distributed. Add more water and dextrin if the mixture gets too dry. You can use any stiff wire or wooden sticks to make the sparkler handles. Kabob skewers work particularly well. Dip each handle into the mixture and then pull it out slowly, so the top of each stick is covered completely by the mixture. Leave the bottom third uncovered to serve as the handle. 10 inches (25cm) is a good length for a stick, and is also the common length for kabob skewers. Make sure to leave at least 4 inches (10cm) at the bottom for a handle. Leave the sticks in a safe, dry space that isn't near any open flames or sparks. If you want, you can poke each stick or wire handle through a shoebox to hold them upright while they dry, but it isn't required. Laying the sparklers flat on their side while they dry will work as well. Do not touch the mixture until it's completely dry or it may come off the handle. Hold the uncovered end of the stick or wire as the handle. Place the opposite end of the sparkler into an open flame and wait for the mixture to ignite. Don't use a lighter or match to light the sparkler or you may burn your hand. Candles work better. Keep the sparkler extended away from your body as it burns for safety.
Summary: Mix potassium chlorate, aluminum files or shavings, and charcoal in a bowl. Add dextrin and water to the mixture until it becomes a moist slurry. Add strontium nitrate if you want red sparklers. Put in barium nitrate if you want green sparklers instead. Dip wires or sticks into the mixture leaving enough room for a handle. Wait 24 hours for the sparklers to dry. Expose the covered end to a flame to ignite the sparkler.

Problem: Article: Clarifying shampoo is formulated to remove stubborn dirt, oils, and built up residues that resist gentler shampoos. Use a clarifying shampoo once a week to combat dullness and discoloration in your grey hair. Clarifying shampoo can be very drying, so use it sparingly, especially if you are using other products that might dry your hair or strip away natural oils. Skip the clarifying shampoo if you have highlights or lowlights, since it will strip the color out of your hair. The tint in blue or purple-tinted shampoo cancels out yellow tones in grey hair. Apply the shampoo from roots to tips, then leave it on for the time recommended on the bottle before rinsing it out. Depending on the level of yellow in your hair, you can leave the shampoo on for up to 15 minutes. However, leaving the shampoo on for too long can leave you with obvious purple tints in your hair. Look for blue or purple-tinted shampoo made specifically for white or silver hair. Check for "silver" on the label. How often you use this shampoo depends on how yellow your hair is. However, avoid using it more than once or twice a week. Overuse can result in a buildup of dye, causing your hair to look dull or bluish. If you are using a clarifying shampoo, do not use it on the same day as the purple shampoo, as the combination could dry out your hair. Wait a few days after using one before you use the other. If using purple shampoo is not convenient for you, consider applying a gloss instead. This will not only balance out the yellow tones, but also give your hair shine. You can do this at a salon or use an at-home kit. Because everyone's hair is different, you should speak with your hair stylist to find a haircut is right for you. Choose something that is easy for you to maintain and style. Grey hair reflects light, so if your hair is unstyled or not cut properly, it will be even more obvious than usual. As a general rule, you should cut your hair every 6 weeks. If your hair starts to look shaggy or unkempt before then, however, it's time for a trim!
Summary: Wash away discoloration with a clarifying shampoo. Keep yellow tints at bay with a blue or purple shampoo. Apply a violet-tinted gloss every 2 to 3 months if desired. Maintain your cut and style.

Problem: Article: When it comes to dream interpretation, you are the expert. While some people propose that certain images are universal, most psychiatrists feel your personal connection with a color is more important than what that color symbolizes on a winder scale. When you think of red, what do you think of? While your personal connection is the most important, it can help to at least familiarize yourself with some theory on color and dreams. In dreams, red has sometimes been said to symbolize intense feelings. People also tend to associate red with increased activity and intense emotions like anger, passion, determination, and general excitement. Physically, red has a stimulating effect on blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. Learn to trust yourself. You are the expert in regards to your unconscious mind. As dreams are heavily based in personal associations, memories, and relationships, you're the best judge of what symbols in your dreams mean. Do not rely too heavily on outside opinions and research. Allow yourself to interpret the dream based on your own feelings and experiences. Once you've gone through and recorded the dream and your feelings, put it all together. Considering all factors, what do you think the dream means? Let's return to the tent example. For the sake of this example, you're a middle-aged divorced man. Say, in this dream, you felt at peace. The cat you were petting was a cat you had in childhood that died. You used to camp in your backyard as a young boy, sometimes with other children and sometimes alone. Lately, you've been having recurring thoughts about aging. You just turned 40 and are becoming more aware of how quickly time passes. You associate red with your wedding day, as the bridesmaids wore red dresses. Perhaps the red tent dream points to the fact you're missing better times. You may feel you're past your peak in life and long to return to a time of promise and potential. The red in the dream points to your wedding, a time of new beginnings and hope. The dream may be a sign you need to acknowledge and deal with your feelings of depression and regret.
Summary:
Consider your relationship with the color red. Learn some common associations with the color red. Allow yourself to be the expert. Consider all factors of the dream.