Problem: Article: Use only warm tap water, as many household cleaners are too harsh for marble counters. Wipe the length of the counter with a wet cloth. Microfiber cloths are best for this if you have them, they'll give the counter a better scrub without needing to use a household cleaner. If you need to clean your counter more thoroughly, you can use commercial cleaners specifically designed for marble. For marble floors, passing a dust mop on the surface regularly should be enough for regular cleaning. However, if the floor is dirty and requires some extra cleaning, add a couple of drops of dish soap to a bucket of water and use a microfiber head mop to clean the floor with this solution. Dry the floor thoroughly after cleaning it. This kind of cleaning should be done daily to clear crumbs or any dust that may have accumulated on the counter, it won't clean serious stains. Don't let the marble just air dry, since marble is easily marked by water spots. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe countertops until they're dry. Mix three tablespoons (44ml) of baking soda with one quart (946ml) of water. Use a shammy to spread this mixture over your marble surface. Let the mixture sit on your marble for a few hours before wiping it away with a wet cloth. For best results, you'll want to use a box of white chalk and use a mortar and pestle to crush it into fine dust. Use a shammy to wipe the counter in circles, buffing it and bringing out the shine. Wipe the chalk dust away with a dry cloth after buffing it.
Summary: Wipe marble surfaces with a wet cloth. Wipe countertops dry with a separate cloth. Spread a baking soda mixture over the marble polish it. Sprinkle crushed chalk over your marble to polish it further.

Problem: Article: Your body just went through a lot of changes during and immediately following pregnancy. These physical, mental, and emotional changes can all cause strain. Your body is recovering from carrying a heavy growing fetus and your digestive system is recovering from the physical changes of pregnancy. These can increase the chance of constipation which aggravates hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids after pregnancy and delivery are commonly caused by pushing during labor. You may notice blood on the toilet paper or in the toilet after having a bowel movement. This is the most common symptom. Hemorrhoids can also be itchy and painful. You may feel an external hemorrhoid when cleaning yourself. It will be a tender swelling around the anal opening. You won't usually feel internal hemorrhoids, but they can bulge through the anal opening. If your hemorrhoid is larger than the size of a quarter, seek medical attention as this could signal a more serious condition. A physician can diagnose internal or external hemorrhoids by performing a rectal exam. If rectal bleeding is not caused by a hemorrhoid, your doctor will probably recommend a more extensive test called a sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy because one of the symptoms of colon cancer is rectal bleeding. Stand with your back facing a large floor length or bathroom mirror. Bend over slightly while turning your head to face the mirror. Look closely at your anus to see if there are any lumps or if there's a swollen mass. These may be hemorrhoids. Alternatively, you can sit with your legs open and use a lighted mirror to look for hemorrhoids. The lumps or mass may be the same color as your skin tone or they might appear darker red. If you're using home treatments, hemorrhoids will usually resolve within a week or two. If they don't, call your doctor or midwife. Occasionally for external hemorrhoids and more often for internal hemorrhoids, you may still need medical intervention. The most common medical treatments are: Ligation: tying a rubber band around the base of the hemorrhoid to cut off blood flow Injection of a chemical solution: to shrink the hemorrhoid Cauterization: burning the hemorrhoid Hemorrhoidectomy: surgical removal of the hemorrhoid
Summary: Be prepared for hemorrhoids after pregnancy. Recognize external hemorrhoids. Look for external hemorrhoids. Know when to get medical attention.

Problem: Article: For best results, get the large or extra-large size. Make sure that they have no wires inside and are white. You will be covering these with several layers of pantyhose, so you want a good base color. If you get black or brown, you may have a hard time getting an even color at the end. Stack the two left bra cups together. Make sure that the breast cups are facing in the same direction, then slide them apart slightly so that the bottom part of one cup rests over the center of the other cup. Once you are happy with the breast shape, secure both cups with fabric glue, hot glue, or super glue. Repeat this step for the right set of bra cups. Set the breast cups aside when you are done. Get four to five pairs of extra-large pantyhose that match your skin tone. Cut the legs off, then cut off the toes. Slice apart each leg along one of the seams to form a flat sheet. Discard the toes and seat/waist or save them for another project. You will need at least seven pairs of pantyhose for this. The larger, the better. Some types of pantyhose have control tops that extend to the thighs. They will be darker than the rest of the material. You need to cut below this. Wrap the edges of the pantyhose sheet over the edges of the beast cup. Secure the pantyhose to the underside of the breast cup with a fast-drying glue as you go. Pull the pantyhose taut over the breast so that there are no gaps. It will look sheer, but that's fine. Hot glue will work especially well for this step because of how fast it sets up. Start working at one end of the pantyhose. This way, you may have enough left over to cover the other breast. Wait for the glue to dry first, if necessary, then flip the breast cup over. Trim off the excess pantyhose as close to the glue line as you can. When you are done, repeat the entire process for the other breast cup. If you have enough pantyhose leftover from the first breast cup, you can use it for the second one. Make sure that the bra cup doesn't show through, however. Save the remaining pantyhose sheets for later.
Summary: Get 2 sets of bra cups from the fabric store. Glue 2 matching bra cups together to form a larger breast shape. Cut apart some pantyhose to form flat sheets. Drape one of your pantyhose sheets over one of the breast cups. Trim off the excess pantyhose with fabric scissors.

Problem: Article: Medicare is a pretty complex program. When you're trying to understand how it impacts you, it can be useful to learn about the history of the program. Medicare was implemented in 1965, due to a concern that the elderly had no other way to receive affordable health care. As priorities and the economy shifts, benefits have been added and taken away. This is why it is a good idea to stay current on legislation that could affect the program. Many people of retirement age do not have much flexibility in their income. Unfortunately, this is also the time of life when more medical problems start to occur. Millions of Americans rely on Medicare to receive basic health care. Without the programs, a large percentage of Americans would be without any type of health insurance. Many political candidates argue that cutting Medicare is one way to help revive the economy. While this would save money, it would also prevent many Americans from receiving necessary medical treatments. If this is an issue that is important to you, take it into consideration when you vote for elected officials. Candidates should be happy to provide you with information regarding their views on Medicare and health care in general.
Summary:
Learn the history. Know why it is important. Practice civic responsibility.