Problem: Article: offer to be a roadie and help set up equipment, or put up the posters or sell tickets. Be sure to do it for free; it will get you free access to the gig anyway and they will owe you a favour. Make sure you keep a good relationship with them.
Summary: Talk to bands and organizers at local gigs and stay in contact with them. Offer to help on gigs that they are organizing; e.g. Once you have been to a couple of gigs you should have met at least 5 bands or artists.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you assemble the back-drop, measure its length and width. Mark the dimensions of the back-drop with a light pencil mark, chalk, or a piece of tape. The back-drop may be as large or as small as you'd likeit will really depend on the space you're using and how you intend to capture the back-drop on camera. Ask yourself the following questions: Do you want to take full-body shots or will the pictures be from the waist up? How tall are your guests? How many guests do you want in one picture? Stretch a piece of masking tapesticky side outalong the top edge of your back-drop from corner to corner. To secure the tape to the wall, cover each end with a piece of masking tape. The streamers will hang from the sticky side of the tape. Attach streamers to the masking tape from left to right. Roll out each streamer to the desired length and cut it in a straight line. As you move from one corner of the back-drop to the other, layer the streamers slightly and vary the colors. Don't worry about cutting every streamer to the same length. You will trim them later. Place pieces of rolled masking tape along the top edge of the back-drop. Roll a single streamer along the top edge of the back-drop in a straight line. Cover the two small vertical pieces of tape on each end in the same manner. This will give the top of your back-drop a clean, crisp edge. Stretch a piece of masking tapesticky side inacross the bottom edge of your back-drop. Attach each end of the tape directly to the wall. This piece of tape will prevent your streamers from moving. If you want the streamers to move with the breeze, don't tape the streamers to the wall. This will provide you with a less structured, and perhaps more whimsical backdrop. With a pair of scissors, carefully trim each streamer near the bottom edge of the tape. You will cover the bottom with a streamer, so don't worry about trimming each streamer perfectly. Stick several pieces of rolled masking tape along the bottom edge of your back-drop. Roll a single streamer along the taped edge in a straight line. When the backdrop is done, you will have a solid rectangle or square of crepe paper to pose in front of. You can add two small vertical streamers to each corner so that it matches the top.

SUMMARY: Determine the dimensions of your back-drop. Attach a piece of masking tapesticky side outto the wall. Stick streamers onto the tape. Cover the top edge with a piece of crepe paper. Tape the bottom of the streamers to the wall. Trim the streamers just below the edge of the tape. Cover the bottom edge with a piece of crepe paper.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Existing grout should be cleaned and dried before resealing. Make sure grout lines aren't cracked, chipped, or otherwise compromised before treating with a sealant. If they are, touch up grout and wait the requisite 48 to 72 hours before sealing. It is important to tape off these other surfaces to prevent unintentional staining. Coat the grout lines, making sure you cover the grout joints completely. If the sealer gets on the tile, take a damp cloth and wipe the sealer off. Apply the second coat and wait another 5 to 15 minutes. Use a clean, dry color appropriate towel. Use water and a white nylon pad or any clean cloth to scrub residue from dried grout sealant on tiles. Most sealers are dry to walk on in 2-5 hours. Keep anything that can stain the grout away for 72 hours. A full sealer cure is usually achieved in 24 to 48 hours. Test the effectiveness of the grout sealant by flicking a few drops of water onto the grout line. An effective grout sealant will cause the water to puddle on top of the grout. If the grout absorbs the water, reapply sealer. Try this at various locations on the grout lines.
Summary: Allow new grout to cure for 48 to 72 hours before sealing. Tape off baseboards and other nearby surfaces. Apply sealer using a foam paint brush, paint pad or a small roller. Wait 5 to 15 minutes to allow the first coat to soak into the grout. Start wiping the sealer off after 5 minutes. Allow the grout sealer to cure. Test the grout sealant.

Once you have apologized to the person through words and/or actions, it is important that you give the person time to process your apology. Do not expect the person to forgive you right away or say, "no big deal" after you apologize. It may take time for the person to accept your apology and move forward from your bad behavior. You may need to give the person space and spend time away from them so they are able to process their emotions towards you and find it in their heart to forgive you. Be patient when giving a person time. Just because you think enough time has passed does not mean it's true. That person might need more time than you realize. If the person does not say, "I forgive you", you may be frustrated or annoyed at them, especially if you have presented a heartfelt apology. But you cannot force the person to forgive you and being rude or unkind to them will only make the situation worse. Instead, focus on showing kindness and consideration to the person, even if they are cold to you. Go out of your way to be nice to them. Show them that you still want to be friends, even if they haven't forgiven you yet. If the person does not accept your apology, you may need to turn inward and focus on changing your bad behavior permanently. Put your changed self into action and show the person that you are trying to get better at maintaining healthy relationships and boundaries. Over time, the person may see that you have changed and consider renewing your relationship again. Remember, actions speak louder than words. Acting more responsible and considerate will help show the person that you are trying to change.
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One-sentence summary -- Give the person time to process your apology. Be kind to the person, even if they are still upset at you. Focus on changing your bad behavior.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Your owner's manual might have specific tips or advice about how to best remove stains from stainless steel. With these directions in hand, you'll be able to remove stains in the best possible way. To identify the direction of the grain in your stainless steel object or appliance, look closely at it. You'll notice the metal is actually organized into thin strips that all point in one direction. Unless otherwise noted, clean along the grain of the stainless steel. Use a damp, soapy washcloth to wipe the surface along the grain. Rinse the washcloth with clean water, then wipe the stainless steel appliance again. Wipe it with a dry cloth to prevent water spots. Cleaners containing chlorides (including iodine, bromine, chlorine, and fluorine) can cause pitting and damage your stainless steel. Alcohol, ammonia, or mineral spirits can also hurt the protective layer over the steel surface. Finally, abrasive steel wool or steel brushes can scratch the stainless steel surface and encourage rust.
Summary:
Check your owner's manual for care tips. Wipe in the direction of the stainless steel grain. Wipe down stainless steel appliances every time you do the dishes. Avoid using cleaning products that might damage your stainless steel.