In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If medications are responsible for your increased amylase, stop taking them or switch to an alternative. If these medications are prescription or if you use them to manage a chronic condition, consult with your health care practitioner prior to stopping. Medications that may raise amylase levels include opiates, birth control pills, cholinergic medications, thiazide diuretics, asparaginase, aspirin, ethacrynic acid, and methyldopa. You may need to get an alternative prescription from your health care practitioner if you take your medication to manage a chronic condition. If you're taking medication as part of a short-term treatment, it may be better to continue treatment and let your amylase levels return to normal once your course is completed. Talk to your doctor before stopping any prescription. If your amylase levels increased due to pancreatic or gallbladder inflammation, taking an NSAID such as naproxen or ibuprofen can help manage your pain. Take the medication as directed by your doctor, or as otherwise advised on the product packaging. If you can't take NSAIDs, you may still be able to take up to 4000 mg of acetaminophen each day. Always talk to your doctor before starting a new medication. If your high amylase is caused by excessive alcohol consumption, take steps to quit drinking alcohol immediately. Even if alcohol isn't the cause of your elevated levels, you should still try to reduce the amount of alcohol you consume. This is because drinking can exacerbate the underlying conditions that cause high amylase. Ideally, you should avoid drinking altogether if you have high amylase. If you are unable to do that, keep the number of drinks you have per week as low as possible. If you need help managing an alcohol abuse problem, check in your area for support groups, recovery centers, and therapists specializing in addiction. These can offer you support and resources to help you in your journey.
Summary: Stop taking any medication raising your amylase levels. Take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug to manage pain. Stop consuming alcohol.

Fuses are really just wires that are designed not to last, but their purpose is to prevent damage to more valuable electrical equipment or prevent fires (especially in homes) caused by power surges. If too much power runs through the fuse, it will "burn out," quite literally, and open the circuit, preventing the current from flowing through the circuit. There are several varieties of fuses, but their differences are primarily in appearance. Here is a description of the two you are most likely to see: The cartridge fuse is a cylindrical fuse that has been common in a wide variety of devices for many years, from homes to small electronic devices. They have metal contact or terminal points on either end and consist primarily of a tube that contains the wire. The blade fuse is a common type of automotive fuse that has come into use in the last 20-30 years. They vaguely resemble the plug of a power cord, with two metal prongs emanating from a plastic housing that contains the wire. Previously, most vehicles also contained small glass cartridge fuses. Blade fuses plug conveniently into banks, and relatively little space is required to house a large number of them together. Multimeters measure AC and DC voltage, electrical resistance, and the flow of current. For testing a fuse, you can either use it to measure the continuity (which tests if the circuit is complete) or the ohms (which tests resistance). A multimeter has a positive and negative lead. When testing resistance in a circuit, the meter will transmit a small quantity of electricity from its own battery and then measure the amount that passes through the circuit or object. Testing fuses is the simplest way to examine what is going on in the electrical systems of your car or home, and for that reason, it is a vital skill to possess. It is easier to test fuses than it is to test other electrical equipment. Other components in your car or home involve complex wiring systems that run on for some length. In addition, most car parts can only be tested at repair shops, and to do so will usually cost quite a lot of money. Testing fuses with a multimeter is comparatively simple to do, and the equipment involved is cheap and easy to operate. Many types of fuses allow for visual confirmation that the fuse is still functional. They are made clear so that you can see if the wire remains intact. If the translucent area is blackened, it is usually because the fuse has burned out. However, some fuses will create that blackened stain after only slightly overheating, and that may have even been the result of an unnoticed incident weeks or months earlier. If a device is not working, you should test the fuses. If the fuses are all still working, there is likely a more serious problem and it may be time to call on an expert.
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One-sentence summary -- Understand fuses. Learn how a multimeter works. Understand why you must test fuses.

Problem: Article: Most states have laws preventing you from leaving TVs and other electronics outside for trash pickup. Some individual companies also have rules against this type of disposal. However, most waste companies give paying customers the option of dropping off old TVs at a site for recycling. Depending on the company, you may need to show a driver's license or utility bill to gain access to the site. Most of these centers accept TVs and other items, such as cameras, small appliances, cell phones, CD players, and photocopiers. Many cities and towns have pick-up or drop-off options for electronics and other large items. They may give you one day per month to take your TV to a specific spot in town. Some cities may even pick up your old (extremely heavy) TVs from your home. Go to your town or county's website to look for this information. In the United States, BestBuy is the only major retailer that picks up and recycles old TVs. They charge a fee for this service, and they limit you to getting rid of two TVs per family per day. Unfortunately, BestBuy doesn't accept all TVs, especially if they're super big. Call the store to see if your TV qualifies. You can also drop the TV off at the store to avoid paying BestBuy's "haul-away fee." If you buy a new TV from them, this fee is pretty minimal. For non-customers, it's about $100. Some manufacturers will accept your old television set and recycle it themselves. Contact the manufacturer to see if your TV qualifies for this service. You may even get a little money back in return for your old TV! Usually, you'll need to find the nearest drop-off site by looking online or talking to a representative on the phone. Be sure to follow the company's guidelines for proper recycling. Remember that in addition to the tv you'll want to recycle your receiver.
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Call your waste disposal company to find a recycling site. Look for a recycling program in your area. Call BestBuy to get rid of your old TV. Return the used television to the manufacturer.