Crumple the newspaper into balls or roll the rags up. Fill the shoes completely, leaving as little empty space inside as possible. Stuffing the shoes maintains their form while you work on them. The newspaper or towels also absorb any moisture that leaks inside. Consider also stuffing the shoes when you're not using them, particularly if you put them in storage. Mink oil is solid, so you don't really need anything other than your fingers to apply it. Most other moisturizers are liquid and have to be applied with an applicator brush or cotton cloth. Spread the moisturizer onto the cracks first. Push the moisturizer down into the cracks to rehydrate them and make them less severe. Heating the leather slightly, such as with a space heater or hair dryer, helps it absorb the oil. Cleaning leather with soap dries it out, so take the time to rehydrate both shoes now. Focus on the cracks, but don't neglect other areas. Mink oil is a good match for leather, but some people find that bottled moisturizers last longer and offer more protection. These products are often made with beeswax and other natural oils. Purchase moisturizer online, at a general store, or at a clothing store that carries leather products. Most leather fillers are water-based acrylics that blend in medium to deep cracks. Use the sponge to dab the compound into the crack. For massive cracks you can't quite fill with a sponge alone, try using a plastic palette knife. Fill the crack until the material is even with the surface of the leather. Keep in mind that you can't exactly "fix" leather. Cracks are permanent because the fibers in leather pull apart. The best you can do is fill noticeable cracks to hide them. The drying time varies depending on the moisturizer you used and how much filler you had to apply. For the best result, wait for the leather to completely dry, which takes no longer than 24 hours. Deep cracks with filler generally take about 30 minutes to solidify. Consult the manufacturer's instructions on the product you use for the recommended drying time. At the very least, wait for the filler material to solidify before adding more of it. Check each crack to see how well it blends in with the leather around it. If it is still noticeable, go back over it again. Add more of the filler material to level out the crack. When you're done, wait again for the filler to dry before continuing. Press the sandpaper against the treated areas with light but steady pressure. Scrub the cracks until they blend in completely with the surrounding leather. When everything looks good, wipe your shoes off again with a dry rag to remove any dust. Use only fine-grit sandpaper. Using anything coarser can add new scratches to your shoes.
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One-sentence summary -- Stuff newspaper or rags into the shoes to hold their shape. Apply mink oil or another moisturizer to rehydrate the leather. Apply a leather filler with a sponge to fill in most cracks. Let the leather dry for at least 30 minutes. Use more filler as needed to finish filling in the cracks. Buff the filler smooth with 220-grit sandpaper.

Lots of couples fall into predictable argument patterns. Think about the way you and your partner tend to argue, and identify those aspects of your communication patterns you'd like to improve. Start changing your own behavior immediately. Your partner will likely start acting differently as well. Take care to use words and phrases that indicate your willingness to take part in a meaningful dialogue. Watch out for tendencies to withdraw, criticize, convey contempt, and get defensive in either your own behavior or your partners'. Acknowledge any of these tendencies: Say something like "I want to make sure we both feel valued and heard" or, "We need to make sure neither of us are attacking or belittling one another." When something comes up that needs to be addressed, bring it up amicably, as soon as it convenient to do so. Often, simply verbalizing a concern can avoid an argument about it down the line. Avoid harboring resentment or discomfort. If something upsets you, ask yourself why you're upset. Decide whether it was just a specific thing, or indication of a larger issue that needs to be discussed with your partner. Acknowledge and address underlying issues to diminish the likelihood that insignificant annoyances which are inevitable in all relationships will lead to an argument. This seems much easier than it is, but people often vent their frustration on those they are closest to, perhaps especially their romantic partners. You may simply need more space to address your own needs whether related to work, health, or anything else. Address issues that arise outside of your relationship quickly. Prioritizing damage control in your own life helps prevent the harmful effects of any external stressors from damaging your personal relationships. Sometimes the trick to stopping arguments with someone is to recognize that it's time to stop communicating with them altogether. Be honest with yourself about whether a relationship in which you are constantly arguing is bringing you happiness. If you or your partner question the relationship during arguments or repeatedly threaten to end a relationship, you may want to consider whether the relationship is headed for trouble. Neither emotional blackmail or uncertainty about a relationship are sustainable or healthy. An important, simple question to ask yourself: Does this relationship lead more to joy and support, or to frustration and pain? Often, abuse may not seem like abuse, especially at first. Consistently shouting or acting out violently, even if only against objects, cannot be allowed to continue. Leave the house if your partner will not stop shouting or begins to break things. If you are physically abused by your partner, you need to file a police report. If you hope to continue a relationship that has been abusive, meet with a relationship therapist together. If your partner refuses to get help controlling their anger or continues to abuse you, remove them from your life.
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One-sentence summary -- Avoid the classic pitfalls of romantic quarreling. Talk about your feelings before you get angry. Keep stressors that are unrelated to your relationship from affecting your relationship. Recognize when you're in a negative relationship. Never abuse your partner or allow them to abuse you.

An MLA "Works Cited" entry normally begins with the name of the author. However, for film entries, begin with the name of the film. Use title case, and place a period at the end of the name of the movie. Example: Deadpool. Type a space after the period following the name of the film. In regular font, type the phrase "Directed by," then list the name of the director in first name-last name format. Place a period after the director's name. Example: Deadpool. Directed by Tim Miller. If you refer to specific performances, or characters, in your research paper or presentation, include their names after the phrase "Performances by." Separate names with commas, using the word "and" before the final name. Place a period at the end of the final name. Example: Deadpool. Directed by Tim Miller. Performances by Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, and T. J. Miller. If the performers aren't relevant to your research paper or presentation, you can leave out this part of the citation. In place of the publication information you might use for a book, for a film you provide the name of the studio that produced the film, followed by a comma. End your entry with the year the film was released at the box office, followed by a period. Example: Deadpool. Directed by Tim Miller. Performances by Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, and T. J. Miller. Marvel Entertainment, 2016. Double check to make sure you're using the name of the company that produced the film, not the company that distributed it. MLA typically uses author and page number for in-text citations. Since films don't have page numbers and the movie title is listed first in your "Works Cited" entry, simply use the name of the film. Italicize the name of the film in your parenthetical citation, since it is italicized in the "Works Cited" entry. Example: (Deadpool).
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Start with the name of the film in italics. Provide the name of the director. Include the names of performers, if relevant. List the production company and year of release. Use the title of the movie in parenthetical in-text citations.